Vohitrindry

Vohitrindry
Vohitrindry
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°23′S 47°51′E / 22.383°S 47.850°E / -22.383; 47.850
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Vohipeno
Elevation[1] 5 m (16 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 13,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Vohitrindry is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 22°23′S 47°51′E / 22.383°S 47.850°E / -22.383; 47.850


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