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Vohilany
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Vohipeno
Population
 (2001) [1]
 • Total8,000
Time zone UTC3 ( EAT)

Vohilany is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census. [1]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves, while other important agricultural products are coffee and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population. [1]

References and notes

  1. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.