It belongs to the district of Vondrozo, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region.

[2] The commune has its own ministry of education, but it only offers primary schooling services.

The commune also has a private clinic, as well as a provincial road that runs through it.

The most produced and valuable crop is rice, while bananas, coffee and cassava are also harvested.

Services provide employment for an estimated 1% of the population.