Vodiriana
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Vodiriana | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 19°10′S 48°34′E / 19.167°S 48.567°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Moramanga |
| Elevation | 569 m (1,867 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vodiriana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cassava, while other important agricultural products are pineapple and beans. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]