Antsirabe

Antsirabe
Pousse-pousses in central Antsirabe
Pousse-pousses in central Antsirabe
Coat of arms of Antsirabe
Antsirabe is located in Madagascar
Antsirabe
Antsirabe
Location of Antsirabe in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°52′S 47°02′E / 19.867°S 47.033°E / -19.867; 47.033
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictAntsirabe I District
Founded1872
Government
 • MayorHonoré Gabriel Rasaminmanana[1]
Area
 • Total
180 km2 (70 sq mi)
Elevation
1,500 m (4,900 ft)
Population
 (2018 census)
 • Total
265,018
 • Density1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
ClimateCwb

Antsirabe (Malagasy pronunciation: [anˌtsiraˈbe]) is the third largest city in Madagascar and the capital of the Vakinankaratra region, with a population of 265,018 in 2014. In Madagascar, Antsirabe is known for its relatively cool climate (like the rest of the central region), its industry and the high concentration of pulled rickshaws or pousse-pousse. It attracts around 30,000 tourists a year.

  1. ^ "Region Vakinankaratra". Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.