Vohimanga is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Vohimanga
Vohimanga is located in Madagascar
Vohimanga
Vohimanga
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°3′S 45°34′E / 24.050°S 45.567°E / -24.050; 45.567
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictBekily
Elevation565 m (1,854 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 100% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and rice; also peanuts are an important agricultural product.[2]

References and notes edit

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

24°3′S 45°34′E / 24.050°S 45.567°E / -24.050; 45.567