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.

Infrastructure

It is situated at the RN 7 (Antsirabe - Tulear);

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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