Ambatondrazaka Explained

Official Name:Ambatondrazaka
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:200
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Alaotra-Mangoro
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Ambatondrazaka
Area Total Km2:11.1
Blank Name:Climate
Blank Info:Cwa
Population As Of:2018 census
Population Total:47649
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:-17.8256°N 48.4289°W
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:503

Ambatondrazaka (in Malagasy pronounced as /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

Demographic change! 2000 !! 2001 !! 2002 !! 2003 !! 2004
67 30769 189 71 855 7302675675
Source : PCD of the CU of Ambatondrazaka

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.

Sports

See also

Notes and References

  1. (in French) [Randonnées, Lac Alaotra http://www.madagascar-hotels-online.com/guide-activite/75-randonnees-lac-alaotra.html]
  2. https://www.maep.gov.mg/documentation/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/12/115-Filière-Tabac.pdf Filiere Tabac