Ambositra

Ambositra
View of Ambositra
Ambositra Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°31′0″S 47°15′0″E
Country	Madagascar
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

Ambositra

Ambositra

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.