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Place in Anosy, Madagascar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Amboasary Sud (Amboasary Atsimo) is a town in Anosy, Madagascar. It is the main town of Amboasary Sud District. It has a population of 45,989 in 2018.
Amboasary Sud
Amboasary Atsimo | |
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Coordinates: 25°3′S 46°23′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Anosy |
District | Amboasary Sud |
Government | |
• Mayor | Richard Joseph Rakotonirina |
Area | |
• Total | 248 km2 (96 sq mi) |
Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 45,989 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
postal code | 603 |
It is located at the Mandrare River which since 1957 is crossed by a steel bridge of 414m was built, that was designed by Anciens Ets Eiffel.[2] It is situated approximately 75 km from Fort-Dauphin and 35 km from Ambovombe.
The economy of the town is dominated by sisal plantations and 3 transforming companies.[3]
The Anony Lake (2 300 ha) at 17 km south from Amboasary Sud and the Ranofotsy Lake (500ha).[4]
The town is linked to Fort-Dauphin by the National road 13 (73 km).
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