Vohilengo, Farafangana

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]

Vohilengo
Vohilengo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°32′S 47°41′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictFarafangana
Elevation17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total16,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.


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