Coordinates: 21°42′S 47°42′E / 21.700°S 47.700°E / -21.700; 47.700

Vohimanitra

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Vohimanitra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°42′S 47°42′E / 21.700°S 47.700°E / -21.700; 47.700
CountryFile:Flag of Madagascar.svg Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictManakara
Elevation219 m (719 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Vohimanitra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2] Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 47.5% and 47.5% of the working population. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

Geography

It lies at the Faraony River.

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.

21°42′S 47°42′E / 21.700°S 47.700°E / -21.700; 47.700