It belongs to the district of Miandrivazo, in the eastern part of Menabe Region, on the border with Amoron'i Mania.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town.

The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock.

[3] This municipality is crossed by the Sakeny and Manambolo Rivers.

In its north-west part, this municipality is crossed by the National road 34.