Voloina
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| Voloina | |
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  Voloina | |
| Coordinates: 15°34′S 49°37′E / 15.567°S 49.617°E | |
| 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]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
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Coordinates: 15°34′S 49°37′E / 15.567°S 49.617°E
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