Vohitsaoka

Vohitsaoka is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Vohitsaoka
Vohitsaoka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°2′S 46°43′E
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictAmbalavao
Elevation860 m (2,820 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and bambara groundnut. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

Protected Area

The eastern part of the commune is included in the Andringitra National Park.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.


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