Ambatondrazaka

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Ambatondrazaka
Coat of arms of Ambatondrazaka
Coat of arms
Ambatondrazaka is located in Madagascar
Ambatondrazaka
Ambatondrazaka
Location in Madagascar
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Country  Madagascar
Region Alaotra-Mangoro
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.

Education

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Population

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

References

  1. "École française du lac Alaotra." AEFE. Retrieved on May 4, 2015.

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