| Province | Haute Matsiatra |
|---|---|
| Population as of | 2001 |
| Population total | 30000 |
| Ethnicities | Betsileo |
| Coordinates | 21°50′S 46°56′E |
| Climate | Cwa |
| Postal code | 303 |
Ambalavao amˌbalaˈvaw is a city (commune urbaine) in Madagascar, in the Haute Matsiatra region. The city is in the most southern part of the Central Highlands, near the city of Fianarantsoa.
Nature
- The Anja Community Reserve, situated about 13 km south of Ambalavao, is a small community-based reserve created to preserve and manage local natural resources.
- Andringitra National Park is located near this city.
Geography
Ambalavao is situated at the National road 7 Fianarantsoa-Ihosy-Tuléar at 160 km from Ihosy and 56 km from Fianarantsoa.[1]
Sights
The Bureau de la Zone Administrative is a colonial building built of tiles with a flight of outdoor stairs around 1920.[2] Saint Joseph Church is a large catholic church which was built of tiles in a neogothic style in the first quarter of the 20th century.[3]
Ambalavao is known for its silk production based on the breeding of a special species of silkworms which feeds on tapia trees.[4] A silk weaving mill can be visited in the northern part of the town.
Ambalavao is also known for the production of Antemoiro paper of the bark of Avoha bushes, a species of morus.[5] A workshop can be visited in the town centre.
A zebu market is held twice a week.
Anja Community Reserve is a sightworthy natural reserve famous for its ring-tailed lemurs.
Climate
Ambalavao has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa).
Transports
The city is served by Ambalavao Airport.
See also
References
- ^ Atlas Mondial, France Loisir, page 159
- ^ "Ambalavao, Bureau de la Zone Administrative | Colonial Architecture Project"
- ^ "Ambalavao, Saint-Joseph | Colonial Architecture Project"
- ^ Carambole éditions: Guide de la Route nationale 7, p. 30
- ^ Carambole éditions: Guide de la Route nationale 7, p. 31