Vohiposa is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Vohiposa | |
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  Vohiposa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°59′S 47°9′E / 20.983°S 47.150°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ambohimahasoa |
| Area | |
• Total | 111 km2 (43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,250 m (4,100 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 16,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 305 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans and maize. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 8% of the population, respectively.[3]
Geography
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Vohiposa is situated along the National road 7 at 26 km North from Ambohimahasoa. The municipality is crossed by the Fanindrona river.[4] In september 2017 the bridge collapsed under an overloaded truck.[5]
References
edit- ^ LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
- ^ LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA
- ^ Le Pont de Vohiposa s'effondre
20°59′S 47°9′E / 20.983°S 47.150°E
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