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For the urban commune, see Ambatolampy. District in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
Ambatolampy
District
Ambatolampy skylineAmbatolampy skyline
Location of the district within the region of Vakinankaratra.Location of the district within the region of Vakinankaratra.
Coordinates: 19°23′10″S 47°25′45″E / 19.38611°S 47.42917°E / -19.38611; 47.42917
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
Administrative centreAmbatolampy
Area
 • Total1,638 km (632 sq mi)
Population
 • Total299,512
 • Density180/km (470/sq mi)
Postal code104

Ambatolampy is a district in Vakinankaratra Region, in Madagascar. The district has a total population estimated at 299,512 in 2018. The seat of the district administration is the town of Ambatolampy. It is situated at 70 km South from the capital Antananarivo from where it can be reached by the National road 7.

Communes

The district is further divided into 19 communes:

Economy

Ambatolampy is known for its Aluminium founderies. Most of aluminium kitchen utensils in Madagascar are produced in this region. The founderies also work with copper and bronze.

Museums

In Ambatolampy, route de Tsinjoarivo, is situated the Butterfly museum (Musée des Papillons) that exhibits 6000 species of insects and butterflies.

Roads

Rivers

References

  1. jacaranda.fr
  2. Musée des Papillons
  3. Dr.RANAIVOSOA Voajanahary, Caractérisation sédimentologique et l érosion hydrique à Antsahalava, Ambatomitsangana-Commune de Behenjy


Madagascar Communes in the Vakinankaratra Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Antsirabe
Ambatolampy (19)
Antanifotsy (14)
Antsirabe I (1)
Antsirabe II (20)
Betafo (18)
Faratsiho (9)
Mandoto (9)
7 districts; 89 communes
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