Vohitsaoka | |
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Vohitsaoka Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 22°2′S 46°43′E / 22.033°S 46.717°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Haute Matsiatra |
District | Ambalavao |
Elevation | 860 m (2,820 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vohitsaoka is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, 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]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and bambara groundnut. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Protected Area
The eastern part of the commune is included in the Andringitra National Park.
References
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
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