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 | ||
| Country |
 Madagascar | |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro | |
| District | Ambatondrazaka | |
| Climate | Cwa | |
Ambatondrazaka [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.
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.
Education
The local French international school is École française du lac Alaotra.[2]
Population
Coordinates: 17°50′S 48°25′E / 17.833°S 48.417°E
| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 307 | 69 189 | 71 855 | 73026 | 75675 | |||
| Source : PCD of the CU of Ambatondrazaka | |||||||
See also
References
- ↑ (in French) [Randonnées, Lac Alaotra http://www.madagascar-hotels-online.com/guide-activite/75-randonnees-lac-alaotra.html]
- ↑ "École française du lac Alaotra." AEFE. Retrieved on May 4, 2015.