Vohimena

Vohimena is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Vohimena
Vohimena is located in Madagascar
Vohimena
Vohimena
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°18′21″S 48°35′13″E
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictAmparafaravola
Elevation
[1]
808 m (2,651 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane and tobacco. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2] Natural parks and nature preserves provide tourists with incentive to visit. [3]

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
  3. Planner, Travel (2020-07-02). "Vohimena, Alaotra Mangoro Region Madagascar: things to do, see, information". Travel Planner. Retrieved 2022-06-05.


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