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'''Vohiposa''' is a town and commune in [[Madagascar]]. It belongs to the [[Districts of Madagascar|district]] of [[Ambohimahasoa District|Ambohimahasoa]], which is a part of [[Haute Matsiatra Region]] in [[Fianarantsoa Province]]. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune [[census]].<ref name="pop"/>
'''Vohiposa''' is a rural municipality in [[Madagascar]]. It belongs to the [[Districts of Madagascar|district]] of [[Ambohimahasoa District|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]].<ref name="pop"/>


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 [[peanut]]s, while other important agricultural products are [[bean]]s and [[maize]]. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 8% of the population, respectively.<ref name="pop">{{cite web
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 [[peanut]]s, while other important agricultural products are [[bean]]s and [[maize]]. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 8% of the population, respectively.<ref name="pop">{{cite web
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== References and notes ==
==Geography==
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[[File:Broken bridge, Madagascar.jpg|thumb|left|Broken bridge over the [[Fanindrona River]]]]
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>
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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Latest revision as of 03:48, 16 July 2023

Vohiposa
Vohiposa is located in Madagascar
Vohiposa
Vohiposa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°59′S 47°9′E / 20.983°S 47.150°E / -20.983; 47.150
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictAmbohimahasoa
Area
[1]
 • Total
111 km2 (43 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
1,250 m (4,100 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total
16,000
Time 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

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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

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  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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