Ambatondrazaka
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Ambatondrazaka | |
Location in Madagascar | |
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Country | 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
2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | |||
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67 307 | 69 189 | 71 855 | 73026 | 75675 | |||
Source : PCD of the CU of Ambatondrazaka |