Vohilany

Vohilany
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Vohipeno
Population (2001)[1]
  Total 8,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Vohilany is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves, while other important agricultural products are coffee and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[1]

References and notes

  1. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.


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