Vohilava, Nosy Varika

Vohilava
Vohilava

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 20°42′S 48°21′E / 20.700°S 48.350°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Nosy Varika
Elevation[1] 74 m (243 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 15,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Vohilava is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region.

It is situated at the RN 11 between Nosy Varika and Mananjary.

The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 20°42′S 48°21′E / 20.700°S 48.350°E