It belongs to the district of Lalangina, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town.

The majority 76.5% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 12% receives their livelihood from raising livestock.

Industry and services provide employment for 10% and 1% of the population, respectively.

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