Anosibe Ambohiby was founded in 2008 by Betsileo farmers from the Manandriana District, about 380 kilometres (240 mi) to the south.

This volcanic geological formation, associated with the separation of Madagascar and India, contributes to the region's unique landscape.

It is flanked by four streams running in the north, south, east, and west, all part of the alkaline ring structure.

[1] The approximately 300 residents of Anosibe Ambohiby are of the Betsileo ethnic group, and migrated from the Manadriana District of Central Madagascar to settle in the crater.

The people are mostly employed in agriculture, with a large portion of land dedicated to farming oranges and lemons which the villagers sell at market themselves.