Ambatofinandrahana
Ambatofinandrahana | |
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Coordinates: 20°33′0″S 46°48′0″E / 20.55000°S 46.80000°E | |
Country | ![]() |
District | Ambatofinandrahana District |
Region | Amoron'i Mania |
Population (2018 census) | |
• Total | 37,409 |
Postal code | 304 |
Climate | Cwb |
Ambatofinandrahana is a municipality in Ambatofinandrahana District in central Madagascar.
It is a part of Amoron'i Mania region. The population was 37,409 at the 2018 census.[1]
Geography
[edit]This town lies at the Route nationale 35 from Morondava to Ivato at 67 km from Ivato.
Nature
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/Tapia_Uapaca_bojeri_Itremo_1.jpg/220px-Tapia_Uapaca_bojeri_Itremo_1.jpg)
The protected area of the Massif d'Itremo.
The Tapia forest of Ambatofinandrahana supplies the town with fruits, champignons and wild silk.[2]
Geology
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Rutile-20702.jpg/220px-Rutile-20702.jpg)
The only quartzite and marble quarries of Madagascar are found within 40km from this town and there are found 7 qualities: green, pink, brown, cream, blue pastel, white and black.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Madagascar: Regions, Cities & Urban Communes - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ la forêt de tapia dans les activités paysannes
- ^ Ambatofinandrahana
20°33′S 46°48′E / 20.550°S 46.800°E