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

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

95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receive their livelihood from raising livestock.

The most important crops are rice and potatoes, along with beans and cassava.

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