Ambatondrazaka

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Ambatondrazaka
Ambatondrazaka (Madagascar)
Ambatondrazaka
Ambatondrazaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°50′S 48°25′E / -17.833, 48.417
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toamasina Province

Ambatondrazaka is a city (commune urbaine) in Madagascar

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

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[edit] Geography

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

[edit] 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.

[edit] Transports

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

[edit] Population

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

Demographic change
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
67 307 69 189 71 855 73026 75675
Source : PCD of the CU of Ambatondrazaka

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