It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region.

[2] Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town.

The majority 64% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock.

Industry and services provide employment for 0.5% and 5.5% of the population, respectively.

The Tapia forest of Sandrandahy supplies the town with fruits, champignons and wild silk.