Ambatolampy

Ambatolampy is a city (commune urbaine) in the Vakinankaratra Region, situated in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It had a population of about 28,500 in 2013.

Ambatolampy
Ambatolampy skyline
Map of Antananarivo Province showing the location of Ambatolampy
Ambatolampy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°23′10″S 47°25′45″E
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
Area
  Total30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
1,644 m (5,394 ft)
Population
 (2013)
  Total28,500
Postal code
104
ClimateCwb

It is the administrative capital of the district of the same name, and is situated on Route nationale No. 7 which runs from Antananarivo to Toliara. Ambatolampy is a railway station on the Antananarivo - Antsirabe line. It is situated at 70 km South from the capital Antananarivo.

A species of gecko, Lygodactylus tolampyae, may be named after Ambatolampy.

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