Vohipeno is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenerive Est, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 36,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Vohipeno | |
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Coordinates: 17°10′S 49°18′E / 17.167°S 49.300°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Analanjirofo |
District | Fenerive Est |
Elevation | 131 m (430 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 36,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town. The majority of the population of the commune are farmers, estimated to be about 98%. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are coffee and rice. The service industry provides employment for 2% 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 2008-03-07.
17°10′S 49°18′E / 17.167°S 49.300°E