Ambilobe

Madagascar
Ambilobe, Madagascar
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This town in northern Madagascar's Diana Region that serves as a gateway to the Tsingy de Ankarana — a landscape of sharp limestone formations that once sheltered communities during conflicts and is now part of a UNESCO-recognised area in the wider region. Situated in the Mahavavy valley, Ambilobe takes its name from a Malagasy phrase meaning "where there are many plantations," reflecting the agricultural character of the surrounding area.

  • Population66,029
  • Nearest water from center2.6 km
  • Nearest mountain from center6.6 km
  • UNESCO within 50 km1

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