Vohilava, Nosy Varika Explained

Official Name:Vohilava
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Vatovavy
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Nosy Varika
Population As Of:2018
Population Total:11526
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-20.7°N 69°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:74
Postal Code Type:Postal code
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

-20.7°N 69°W

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. https://laverite.mg/politique/item/11769-affaire-de-vohilava-mananjary-les-raisons-du-m%C3%A9contentement-de-la-population.html Affaire de Vohilava
  3. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-05-03.