Vohilava, Mananjary

Vohilava is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. it is the endpoint of the Route nationale 24 from Mananjary.

Vohilava
Vohilava
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°4′S 48°0′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictMananjary
Elevation103 m (338 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total32,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 32,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice; also bananas are an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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


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