Vohipeno, Fenerive Est

Vohipeno
Vohipeno

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 17°10′S 49°18′E / 17.167°S 49.300°E / -17.167; 49.300
Country  Madagascar
Region Analanjirofo
District Fenerive Est
Elevation[1] 131 m (430 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 36,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Vohipeno is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenerive Est, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 36,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-07.

Coordinates: 17°10′S 49°18′E / 17.167°S 49.300°E / -17.167; 49.300


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