It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region.

75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receive their livelihood from raising livestock.

[3] This municipality is situated at the National road 12a,[5] 7 km from Fort-Dauphin.

The Tsitongambarika forest is situated largely in this municipality.

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