Vohitsara is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of the Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Vohitsara | |
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  Vohitsara Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°24′S 48°30′E / 17.400°S 48.500°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Amparafaravola |
| Elevation | 756 m (2,480 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farmers comprise 78% of the commune's population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are vegetables and beans. Industry and services both provide employment for 1% of the population. Fishing employs 20% 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 2008-03-24.
17°24′S 48°30′E / 17.400°S 48.500°E
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