It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region.
The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are maize, sweet potatoes and potatoes.
Industry and services provide employment for 0.5% and 5% of the population, respectively.
A part of Lake Mantasoa belongs to this municipality.
[4] In November 2022 the pest had been reported from the village of Antanjona that belongs to this municipality.