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Vohilava, Nosy Varika

Coordinates: 20°42′S 48°21′E / 20.700°S 48.350°E / -20.700; 48.350
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Vohilava
Vohilava is located in Madagascar
Vohilava
Vohilava
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°42′S 48°21′E / 20.700°S 48.350°E / -20.700; 48.350
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy
DistrictNosy Varika
Elevation74 m (243 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total11,526
Time zoneUTC3 (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

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ Affaire de Vohilava
  3. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

20°42′S 48°21′E / 20.700°S 48.350°E / -20.700; 48.350