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.
Ambatolampy | |
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District | |
 Ambatolampy skyline | |
 Location of the district within the region of Vakinankaratra. | |
| Coordinates: 19°23′10″S 47°25′45″E / 19.38611°S 47.42917°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| Administrative centre | Ambatolampy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,638 km2 (632 sq mi) |
| Population (2018)Region Vakinankaratra | |
| • Total | 299,512 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 104 |
Communes edit
The district is further divided into 19 communes:
Economy edit
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.[1]
Museums edit
In Ambatolampy, route de Tsinjoarivo, is situated the Butterfly museum (Musée des Papillons) that exhibits 6000 species of insects and butterflies. [2]
Roads edit
- National road 7 (from Antananarivo).
- Provincial road 71 (from Behenjy.
Rivers edit
References edit
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