It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region.

The majority 91% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock.

Industry and services provide employment for 1.5% and 0.5% of the population, respectively.

Additionally fishing employs 1.5% of the population.

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