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

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

The most important crops are rice and bambara groundnut, while other important agricultural products are maize, cassava and potatoes.

[3] The Tapia forest of Soatanana supplies the town with fruits, champignons and wild silk.

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