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Ambatofinandrahana

Coordinates: 20°33′S 46°48′E / 20.550°S 46.800°E / -20.550; 46.800
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Ambatofinandrahana
Ambatofinandrahana is located in Madagascar
Ambatofinandrahana
Ambatofinandrahana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°33′0″S 46°48′0″E / 20.55000°S 46.80000°E / -20.55000; 46.80000
Country Madagascar
DistrictAmbatofinandrahana District
RegionAmoron'i Mania
Population
 (2018 census)
 • Total37,409
Postal code
304
ClimateCwb

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

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This town lies at the Route nationale 35 from Morondava to Ivato at 67 km from Ivato.

Nature

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Tapia forest in the Itremo Massif

The protected area of the Massif d'Itremo.

The Tapia forest of Ambatofinandrahana supplies the town with fruits, champignons and wild silk.[2]

Geology

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Rutile from Ambatofinandrahana

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

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  1. ^ "Madagascar: Regions, Cities & Urban Communes - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  2. ^ la forêt de tapia dans les activités paysannes
  3. ^ Ambatofinandrahana

20°33′S 46°48′E / 20.550°S 46.800°E / -20.550; 46.800