Talata Vohimena

Talata Vohimena
Talata Vohimena

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 20°51′S 46°58′E / 20.850°S 46.967°E / -20.850; 46.967
Country  Madagascar
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Manandriana
Elevation[1] 1,268 m (4,160 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 14,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Talata Vohimena is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 47.5% and 47.5% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.

Coordinates: 20°51′S 46°58′E / 20.850°S 46.967°E / -20.850; 46.967


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