Vohiposa

Place in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
20°59′S 47°9′E / 20.983°S 47.150°E / -20.983; 47.150Country MadagascarRegionHaute MatsiatraDistrictAmbohimahasoaArea • Total111 km2 (43 sq mi)Elevation1,250 m (4,100 ft)Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total16,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)Postal code
305

Vohiposa is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans and maize. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 8% of the population, respectively.[3]


Geography

Broken bridge over the Fanindrona River

Vohiposa is situated along the National road 7 at 26 km North from Ambohimahasoa. The municipality is crossed by the Fanindrona river.[4] In september 2017 the bridge collapsed under an overloaded truck.[5]

References

  1. ^ LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA
  2. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
  4. ^ LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA
  5. ^ Le Pont de Vohiposa s'effondre
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Capital: Fianarantsoa
Ambalavao (17) - 303
Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305Fianarantsoa (1) - 301Ikalamavony (8) - 314Isandra (13) - 314Lalangina (13) - 303Vohibato (15) - 305
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes

20°59′S 47°9′E / 20.983°S 47.150°E / -20.983; 47.150


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