Ambatondrazaka

Ambatondrazaka
Ambatondrazaka
Coat of arms
Ambatondrazaka Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°49′32″S 48°25′44″E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Alaotra-Mangoro
District	Ambatondrazaka
Area
• Total	11.1 km2 (4.3 sq mi)
Population  (2018 census)
• Total	47,649
• Density	4,300/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Postal code	503
Climate	Cwa

Ambatondrazaka (Malagasy pronunciation: [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) in the south and Imerimandroso - Amboavory.

Population

Demographic change

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

Agriculture

Ambatondrazaka is a tobacco producing area in Madagascar. Some 2240 farmers in this region plant tobacco. It is also known for its cultivation of rice.

Sports

• FC Otiv (football)

See also

• Railway stations in Madagascar