It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region.

It is situated at a distance of 99 km from Mahajanga at the National road 8.

[3] Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town.

The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock.

Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.