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:
Ambatolampy Ambatondrakalavao Ambodifarihy Fenomanana Ambohipihaonana Andranovelona Andravola Vohipeno Andriambilany Antakasina Antanamalaza Antanimasaka Antsampandrano Behenjy Belambo Manjakatompo Morarano Sabotsy Namatoana Tsiafajavona Ankaratra Tsinjoarivo
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.jacaranda.fr Ambatolampy Solar Power Station
Museums In Ambatolampy, route de Tsinjoarivo, is situated the Butterfly museum (Musée des Papillons) that exhibits 6000 species of insects and butterflies. Musée des Papillons
Roads National road 7 (from Antananarivo). Provincial road 71 (from Behenjy.
Rivers Andromba River.Dr.RANAIVOSOA Voajanahary, Caractérisation sédimentologique et l érosion hydrique à Antsahalava, Ambatomitsangana-Commune de Behenjy Onive River
Protected areas Manjakatompo Ankaratra natural resources reserve. Part of Tsinjoarivo Ambalaomby protected area.
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