Ambatondrazaka
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 Ambatondrazaka
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| Coordinates: 17°50′S 48°25′E / 17.833°S 48.417°E | |||
| Country |  Madagascar |
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| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro | ||
Ambatondrazaka [amˌbatuɳɖʐaˈzakə̥] is a city (commune urbaine) in Madagascar
Ambatondrazaka is also the capital of the Alaotra-Mangoro region.
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[edit] Geography
The city is situated south of Alaotra, the greatest lake in Madagascar.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Transports
The city is at the MLA (Moramanga-Lac Alaotra) railway. There is also an airport.
[edit] Population
Coordinates: 17°50′S 48°25′E / 17.833°S 48.417°E
| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | |||
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| 67 307 | 69 189 | 71 855 | 73026 | 75675 | |||
| Source : PCD of the CU of Ambatondrazaka | |||||||
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