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Ankaratra, Mountain range and volcano in central Madagascar.

The Ankaratra mountain range extends across 5,200 square kilometers of central Madagascar, reaching an elevation of 2,642 meters at Mount Tsiafajavona.

The volcanic formations of Ankaratra date back to the Quaternary period, with remnants of this activity still visible through hot springs near Antsirabe.

Local Malagasy communities maintain strong connections to the mountains through their traditional practices and daily activities in the surrounding agricultural lands.

Visitors can access multiple hiking trails throughout the range, with the main entry points located near the towns of Arivonimamo and Ambatolampy.

The geological composition of Ankaratra consists primarily of trachyte, a volcanic rock that forms the characteristic features of this mountain landscape.

Elevation above the sea: 2,642 m

Made from material: trachyte

GPS coordinates: -19.34978,47.24334

Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:06

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