Vinany is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandoto (district), which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was 20,844 inhabitants in 2018.
Vinany | |
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  Vinany Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°37′S 46°29′E / 19.617°S 46.483°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Mandoto (district) |
| Elevation | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 20,844 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 64% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35.8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry provides employment for 0.2% of the population.
It is situated at the National road 34, about halfway from Antsirabe and Miandrivazo.
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
19°37′S 46°29′E / 19.617°S 46.483°E
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