Ambositra

Ambositra [amˈbusʲʈʂə̥] is a city (commune urbaine) in central Madagascar.

Ambositra
View of Ambositra
View of Ambositra
Ambositra is located in Madagascar
Ambositra
Ambositra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°31′0″S 47°15′0″E
Country Madagascar
RegionAmoron'i Mania
DistrictAmbositra
Area
 • Total15.2 km2 (5.9 sq mi)
Elevation
1,342 m (4,403 ft)
Population
 (2018 census)
 • Total41,078
 • Density2,700/km2 (7,000/sq mi)
Postal code
306
Ambositra
Ambositra

Ambositra is the capital of the Amoron'i Mania region, and of Ambositra District. It is the centre of Madagascar's' wood-carving industry due to the presence of the Zafimaniry tribe, a subgroup of the Betsileo tribe. There are many shops selling wooden boxes, chessboards and figurines.

Geography

It is situated at the RN 7 (Antsirabe - Tulear) and the RN 41 to Fandriana. It is situated at 255 km south from the country's capital Antananarivo.

Rivers

Ambositra is situated at the Isaha River, an affluent of the Mania.

Religion

The Diocese of Ambositra is seated in the town (Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary), led by Bishop Fidelis Rakotonarivo.


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20°31′S 47°15′E


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