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'''Vohipeno''' is a |
'''Vohipeno''' is a rural municipality in [[Madagascar]]. It belongs to the [[Districts of Madagascar|district]] of [[Vohipeno District|Vohipeno]], which is a part of the region of [[Fitovinany]]. The population of the commune was 14,751 in 2018. |
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In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are [[rice]] and [[coffee]], while other important agricultural products are [[lychee]] and [[cassava]]. 1.6 percent of the population is employed in service industries, and 0.5 percent in fishing.<ref name="pop">{{cite web |
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are [[rice]] and [[coffee]], while other important agricultural products are [[lychee]] and [[cassava]]. 1.6 percent of the population is employed in service industries, and 0.5 percent in fishing.<ref name="pop">{{cite web |
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==Geography== |
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Vohipeno is situated at 42 km from [[Manakara]] |
Vohipeno is situated on the [[Route nationale 12 (Madagascar)|RN 12]] at 42 km from [[Manakara]] and 22km from [[Farafangana]]. It is alongside the [[Matitanana]] river, also known as Matitana river on Madagascars East coast. |
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Revision as of 05:55, 19 May 2022
Vohipeno | |
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  Vohipeno Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°21′S 47°50′E / 22.350°S 47.833°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 70 km2 (30 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2018)[2] | |
| • Total | 14,751 |
| • Ethnicities | Antemoro |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 321 |
Vohipeno is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of the region of Fitovinany. The population of the commune was 14,751 in 2018.
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are lychee and cassava. 1.6 percent of the population is employed in service industries, and 0.5 percent in fishing.[3]
Geography
Vohipeno is situated on the RN 12 at 42 km from Manakara and 22km from Farafangana. It is alongside the Matitanana river, also known as Matitana river on Madagascars East coast.
References
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
22°21′S 47°50′E / 22.350°S 47.833°E
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