Vohilengo, Farafangana

Place in Atsimo-Atsinanana, Madagascar
22°32′S 47°41′E / 22.533°S 47.683°E / -22.533; 47.683Country MadagascarRegionAtsimo-AtsinananaDistrictFarafanganaElevation17 m (56 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total16,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Vohilengo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and bananas, while other important agricultural products are cassava, pepper and rice. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]

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 2008-05-05.
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Capital: Farafangana
Befotaka Sud (6) - 307
Farafangana (30) - 309Midongy-Atsimo (6) - 318Vangaindrano (28) - 320Vondrozo (16) - 322
5 districts; 86 communes

22°32′S 47°41′E / 22.533°S 47.683°E / -22.533; 47.683


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