Vohitrandriana
Vohitrandriana | |
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  Vohitrandriana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°45′S 48°16′E / 20.750°S 48.267°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy |
| District | Nosy Varika |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 31,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vohitrandriana is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of Vatovavy. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 31,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Geography
It's situated at the Fanantara River, where there are also gold mining operations.[3] Vohitrandriana is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[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.
- ^ Extraction illicite d’or : Des ressortissants asiatiques, expulsés par la population à NosyVarika
Capital: Mananjary | |
| Ifanadiana (14) -312 | |
| Mananjary (27) - 317 |
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| Nosy Varika (19) - 319 |
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3 districts; 58 communes | |
20°45′S 48°16′E / 20.750°S 48.267°E