Vohitrandriana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 31,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Vohitrandriana | |
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Coordinates: 20°45′S 48°16′E / 20.750°S 48.267°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
District | Nosy Varika |
Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 31,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vohitrandriana is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
20°45′S 48°16′E / 20.750°S 48.267°E