Vohitsaoka
| Vohitsaoka | |
|---|---|
  Vohitsaoka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°2′S 46°43′E / 22.033°S 46.717°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ambalavao |
| Elevation[1] | 860 m (2,820 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Vohitsaoka is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and bambara groundnut. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Protected Area
The eastern part of the commune is included in the Andringitra National Park.
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 2008-05-01.
Coordinates: 22°2′S 46°43′E / 22.033°S 46.717°E