Vohimasina Sud
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| Vohimasina Sud | |
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 Vohimasina Sud
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| Coordinates: 21°51′S 48°3′E / 21.85°S 48.05°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Manakara |
| Elevation[1] | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Vohimasina Sud 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 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 93% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are soya and cloves, while other important agricultural products are coffee and sweet potatos. Additionally fishing employs 7% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
Coordinates: 21°51′S 48°3′E / 21.85°S 48.05°E
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