It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of the region of Fitovinany.

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels.

The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.

[3] Vohipeno is situated on the RN 12 at 42 km from Manakara and 22km from Farafangana.

It is located at the Sandrananta River near its mouth into the Indian Ocean.