Vohiposa

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Vohiposa
Vohiposa (Madagascar)
Vohiposa
Vohiposa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°59′S 47°9′E / -20.983, 47.15
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Ambohimahasoa
Elevation [1] 1,250 m (4,101 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 16,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Vohiposa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans and maize. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 8% of the population, respectively.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-01.
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 Communes in Haute Matsiatra Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambalavao
Ambohimahasoa
Fianarantsoa I
Fianarantsoa II
Ikalamavony
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Coordinates: 20°59′S 47°9′E / -20.983, 47.15