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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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[[File:Broken bridge, Madagascar.jpg|thumb|left|Broken bridge over the [[Fanindrona River]]]] |
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Vohiposa is situated along the [[Route nationale 7 (Madagascar)|National road 7]] at 26 km North from [[Ambohimahasoa]]. The municipality is crossed by the Fanindrona river.<ref>[http://biblio.univ-antananarivo.mg/pdfs/rakotoariveloAndrinaly_GEO_M1_10.pdf LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA ]</ref> |
Vohiposa is situated along the [[Route nationale 7 (Madagascar)|National road 7]] at 26 km North from [[Ambohimahasoa]]. The municipality is crossed by the Fanindrona river.<ref>[http://biblio.univ-antananarivo.mg/pdfs/rakotoariveloAndrinaly_GEO_M1_10.pdf LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA ]</ref> |
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In september 2017 the bridge collapsed under an overloaded truck.<ref>[https://lexpress.mg/18/09/2017/rn7-le-pont-de-vohiposa-seffondre/#:~:text=Le%20pont%20Bailey%20de%20Vohiposa,de%20Vohiposa%2C%20avant%20hier%20soir. Le Pont de Vohiposa s'effondre]</ref> |
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== References== |
== References== |
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Latest revision as of 03:48, 16 July 2023
Vohiposa | |
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  Vohiposa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°59′S 47°9′E / 20.983°S 47.150°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ambohimahasoa |
| Area | |
• Total | 111 km2 (43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,250 m (4,100 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 16,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (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
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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
[edit]- ^ LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
- ^ LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA
- ^ Le Pont de Vohiposa s'effondre
Capital: Fianarantsoa | ||
| Ambalavao (17) - 303 |  | |
| Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305 | ||
| Fianarantsoa (1) - 301 | ||
| Ikalamavony (8) - 314 | ||
| Isandra (13) - 314 | ||
| Lalangina (13) - 303 | ||
| Vohibato (15) - 305 | ||
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes | ||
20°59′S 47°9′E / 20.983°S 47.150°E
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