Ambatondrazaka

Ambatondrazaka
Ambatondrazaka
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Ambatondrazaka Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°50′0″S 48°25′0″E / 17.83333°S 48.41667°E / -17.83333; 48.41667
Country	Madagascar
Region	Alaotra-Mangoro
District	Ambatondrazaka
Area
• Total	11.1 km2 (4.3 sq mi)
Population  (2018 census)
• Total	47,649
• Density	4,300/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Postal code	503
Climate	Cwa

Ambatondrazaka (Malagasy pronunciation: [amˌbatuɳɖʐaˈzakə̥]) is a city (commune urbaine) in Madagascar

Ambatondrazaka is also the capital of the Alaotra-Mangoro region and the Ambatondrazaka District.

Geography[]

The city is situated south of Alaotra, the greatest lake in Madagascar.

History[]

The oral history states the town was founded by Randriambololona and children. The recorded history of the town begins with Radama I of Madagascar.

Religion[]

The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ambatondrazaka (Cathedral of the Holy Trinity).

Transport[]

The city is at the MLA (Moramanga-Lac Alaotra) railway. There is also an airport.

The Route nationale 44 links the city with Moramanga (at 158 km)^[1] in the south and Imerimandroso - Amboavory.

Population[]

Coordinates: 17°50′S 48°25′E / 17.833°S 48.417°E / -17.833; 48.417

Agriculture[]

Ambatondrazaka is a tobacco producing area in Madagascar. Some 2240 farmers in this region plant tobacco.^[2] It is also known for its cultivation of rice.

See also[]

• Railway stations in Madagascar

References[]

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