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Voloina
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Country | Madagascar |
Region | Analanjirofo |
District | Maroantsetra |
Elevation[1] | 9 m (30 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 11,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Voloina is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maroantsetra, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are coffee, rice and vanilla. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]
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