Vohimanitra

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Vohimanitra
Vohimanitra (Madagascar)
Vohimanitra
Vohimanitra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°42′S 47°42′E / -21.7, 47.7
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Manakara
Elevation [1] 219 m (719 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Vohimanitra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 47.5% and 47.5% of the working population. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 21°42′S 47°42′E / -21.7, 47.7