Vohimalaza

Vohimalaza
Vohimalaza Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°43′S 47°27′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Atsimo-Atsinanana
District	Vangaindrano
Elevation [1]	20 m (70 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	7,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Vohimalaza is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.^[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are coffee, cloves, sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.^[2]

References and notes

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

23°43′S 47°27′E