Ambositra
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Coordinates: 20°31′0″S 47°15′0″E / 20.51667°S 47.25000°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Amoron'i Mania |
District | Ambositra |
Area | |
• Total | 15.2 km2 (5.9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,342 m (4,403 ft) |
Population (2018 census) | |
• Total | 41,078 |
• Density | 2,700/km2 (7,000/sq mi) |
Postal code | 306 |
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Ambositra [amˈbusʲʈʂə̥] is a city (commune urbaine) in central Madagascar.
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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20°31′S 47°15′E / 20.517°S 47.250°E