Ambositra
Madagascar
Wood-carving and traditional decorative paper-making define this highland town in central Madagascar, where the Zafimaniry people have shaped a thriving craft industry. Shops throughout Ambositra sell wooden boxes, chessboards, and figurines, making it the centre of Madagascar's wood-carving trade. The town sits high on the central plateau, surrounded by terraced rice fields and typical brick-built houses, with mountains close by.
- Population43,504
- Nearest water from center10.0 km
- Nearest mountain from center2.8 km