Vohilava | |
|---|---|
  Vohilava Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°42′S 48°21′E / 20.700°S 48.350°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy |
| District | Nosy Varika |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 11,526 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 319 |
Vohilava is a rural municipality Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of Vatovavy.
It is situated at the RN 24 near Nosy Varika, at 60 km from Mananjary. It is situated on the Isaka River.[2]
The population of this municipality was estimated to be 11526 in 2018.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[3]
Also gold is mined in the Isaka River.
References
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ Affaire de Vohilava
- ↑ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
Capital: Mananjary | |
| Ifanadiana (14) -312 | |
| Mananjary (27) - 317 |
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| Nosy Varika (19) - 319 |
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3 districts; 58 communes | |
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