It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of the region of Vatovavy.

The commune lies at a distance of 94 km from Nosy Varika and 70 km off the crossroad at Ambandrika on the National Road 11.

The villagers use food transport to Sahavato (32 km).

The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers.

Services provide employment for 1% of the population.