Amboasary Sud (Amboasary Atsimo) is a town in Anosy, Madagascar. It is the main town of Amboasary Sud District. It has a population of 45,989 in 2018.

Amboasary Sud
Amboasary Atsimo
Near Amboasary Sud
Near Amboasary Sud
Amboasary Sud is located in Madagascar
Amboasary Sud
Amboasary Sud
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°3′S 46°23′E / 25.050°S 46.383°E / -25.050; 46.383
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictAmboasary Sud
Government
 • MayorRichard Joseph Rakotonirina
Area
 • Total
248 km2 (96 sq mi)
Elevation26 m (85 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
45,989
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
postal code
603

Geography

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It is located at the Mandrare River which since 1957 is crossed by a steel bridge of 414m was built, that was designed by Anciens Ets Eiffel.[2] It is situated approximately 75 km from Fort-Dauphin and 35 km from Ambovombe.

Economy

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The economy of the town is dominated by sisal plantations and 3 transforming companies.[3]

Lakes

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the Anony Lake

The Anony Lake (2 300 ha) at 17 km south from Amboasary Sud and the Ranofotsy Lake (500ha).[4]

Sports

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Points of interest

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  • The privately owned Berenty Reserve is close to Amboasary.
  • Bay of Italy (Italy significates Where there is the wind in Malgache language)
  • Anony Lake with its flamingoes and the caves called Jurassique Cirque (Jurassic Circus).

Infrastructures

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The town is linked to Fort-Dauphin by the National road 13 (73 km).

References

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