Vohimasina Nord
Vohimasina Nord
Vohimasina Avaratra | |
|---|---|
  Vohimasina Nord Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°44′S 48°8′E / 21.733°S 48.133°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Fitovinany |
| District | Manakara Atsimo |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 22,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 316 |
Vohimasina Nord is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of the district of Manakara Atsimo., which is a part of the region of Fitovinany. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90.3% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are oranges, cassava and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 1.5% and 2.2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 6% of the population.[2]
Roads
[edit]This municipality is linked by an unpaved provincial road to Analavory and the National road 12.
Rivers
[edit]Vohimasina Nord lies on the northern banks of the Faraony River. On the southern banks is situated its sister town of Vohimasina Sud.
References
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
21°44′S 48°8′E / 21.733°S 48.133°E
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