Ambositra
Wood-carving and traditional decorative paper-making define this highland town in central Madagascar, where the Zafimaniry people have shaped a thriving craft industry. Shops throughout Ambositra sell wooden boxes, chessboards, and figurines, making it the centre of Madagascar's wood-carving trade. The town sits high on the central plateau, surrounded by terraced rice fields and typical brick-built houses, with mountains close by.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population43,504
- Nearest water from center 10.0 km6.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.8 km1.7 mi
Nearest airports
Ambositra: quick answers
Where is Ambositra?
Ambositra is in Madagascar.
How do you get to Ambositra?
The nearest airport is Antsirabe (ATJ), about 3 hr 59 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ambositra?
The warmest month is January, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 12°C54°F. The wettest month is January, with about 292 mm11.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ambositra?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 restaurants and 23 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.