It belongs to the district of Betioky, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region.

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels.

[2] Farming and raising livestock provide both employment for 45% of the working population.

[2] The municipality is crossed by the Onilahy River and the unpaved National road 17 A.

[3] It is situated at 59 km south-east of Andranovory and 22km east of Tongobory.