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Place in Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Madagascar
Vohindava
Vohindava is located in MadagascarVohindavaVohindavaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°25′S 47°52′E / 22.417°S 47.867°E / -22.417; 47.867
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictVohipeno
Elevation11 m (36 ft)
Population
 • Total12,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Vohindava 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 12,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 78% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are coffee, lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
Madagascar Communes in the Fitovinany Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Manakara
Ikongo (17) - 310
Manakara (42) - 316
Vohipeno (19) - 321
3 districts; 78 communes

22°25′S 47°52′E / 22.417°S 47.867°E / -22.417; 47.867


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