Vohilava, Nosy Varika
Appearance
Vohilava | |
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Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
District | Nosy Varika |
Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vohilava is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region.
It is situated at the RN 11 between Nosy Varika and Mananjary.
The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
20°42′S 48°21′E / 20.700°S 48.350°E