It belongs to the district of Manja, which is a part of Menabe Region.

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

The majority 100% of the population of the commune are farmers.

[2] The Kirindy Mitea National Park is situated in this municipality together with its neighboring towns of Beharona and Andranopasy.

80% of its population belong to the Antaisaka people, the remaining are Sakalava, Betsileo and Merina.