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Vohitany

Vohitany is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are sweet potatoes and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 9% of the population, respectively.

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.

24°8′S 44°46′E / 24.133°S 44.767°E / -24.133; 44.767