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.

• Population43,504
• Nearest water from center 10.0 km6.2 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 2.8 km1.7 mi