Vohitromby 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 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Vohitromby
Vohitromby is located in Madagascar
Vohitromby
Vohitromby
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°52′S 47°46′E / 22.867°S 47.767°E / -22.867; 47.767
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictFarafangana
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total5,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cassava, sweet potatoes, pepper and vanilla. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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

22°52′S 47°46′E / 22.867°S 47.767°E / -22.867; 47.767