Vohimasina Sud
Vohimasina Sud
Vohimasina Atsimo | |
|---|---|
  Vohimasina Sud Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°51′S 48°3′E / 21.850°S 48.050°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Fitovinany |
| District | Manakara |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 316 |
Vohimasina Sud is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of the region of Fitovinany. The population of the municipality was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. 93% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are soya and cloves, while other important agricultural products are coffee and sweet potatoes. Additionally, fishing employs 7% of the population.[2]
Cyclones[edit]
In 2022 the village was hit by the Cyclone Emnati.[3]
Roads[edit]
This municipality is linked by an unpaved provincial road to Analavory and the National road 12.
Rivers[edit]
Vohimasina Sud lies at the southern banks of the Faraony River. On the northern side is situated Vohimasina Nord.
References[edit]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ Cyclone Emnati
21°51′S 48°3′E / 21.850°S 48.050°E
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