Vohitrafeno

Vohitrafeno is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Vohitrafeno
Vohitrafeno is located in Madagascar
Vohitrafeno
Vohitrafeno
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°40′S 47°13′E
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictFianarantsoa II
Elevation
[1]
1,116 m (3,661 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97% 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 maize, cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 0.1% and 0.5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 0.4% 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 2008-05-01.

21°40′S 47°13′E


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