| Vohitrafeno | |
|---|---|
  VohitrafenoLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°40′S 47°13′E / 21.667°S 47.217°E / -21.667; 47.217 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Fianarantsoa II |
| Elevation | 1,116 m (3,661 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vohitrafeno is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 0.1% and 0.5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 0.4% of the population.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
| Communes in the Haute Matsiatra Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Fianarantsoa | ||
| Ambalavao (17) - 303 |  | |
| Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305 | ||
| Fianarantsoa (1) - 301 | ||
| Ikalamavony (8) - 314 | ||
| Isandra (13) - 314 | ||
| Lalangina (13) - 303 | ||
| Vohibato (15) - 305 | ||
| Total: 7 districts; 84 communes | ||
21°40′S 47°13′E / 21.667°S 47.217°E / -21.667; 47.217
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