It belongs to the district of Tsaratanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region.

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

The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.

[2] The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 33% receive their livelihood from raising livestock.

[2] It is situated on the Route Nationale 33a and the Kamoro River.