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

The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock.

Services provide employment for 10% of the population.

[2] This town was captured by the French troops from Sakalava defenders on 12 August 1897 during the Franco-Hova Wars.

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