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'''Vohipeno''' is a town and commune in [[Madagascar]]. It belongs to the [[Districts of Madagascar|district]] of [[Vohipeno District|Vohipeno]], which is a part of [[Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region]] in [[Fianarantsoa Province]]. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune [[census]].<ref name="pop"/> |
'''Vohipeno''' is a town and commune in [[Madagascar]]. It belongs to the [[Districts of Madagascar|district]] of [[Vohipeno District|Vohipeno]], which is a part of [[Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region]] in [[Fianarantsoa Province]]. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune [[census]].<ref name="pop"/> |
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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]]. |
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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== References and notes == |
== References and notes == |
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Fianarantsoa |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 18,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vohipeno is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
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.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
