Vohilengo, Farafangana
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Vohilengo | |
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  Vohilengo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°32′S 47°41′E / 22.533°S 47.683°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Farafangana |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 16,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vohilengo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and bananas, while other important agricultural products are cassava, pepper and rice. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
