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| − | '''Antsirabe is the third largest city in Madagascar and the capital of the Vakinankaratra region. The mostly Betsileo population of the city numbers approximately 183,000. The city was founded in 1872 by Norwegian missionaries who were attracted by the cool climate and healing properties of the many thermal springs and minerals in the area. The city is | + | '''Antsirabe is the third largest city in Madagascar and the capital of the Vakinankaratra region. The mostly Betsileo population of the city numbers approximately 183,000. The city was founded in 1872 by Norwegian missionaries who were attracted by the cool climate and healing properties of the many thermal springs and minerals in the area. The city is sometimes nicknamed "Vichy Malgache" and the name Antsirabe literally means "the place of much salt".''' |
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| − | Antsirabe is an agricultural and industrial centre of Madagascar. Industries include brewing, flour, milk processing, oil, textiles and cigarette manufacturing. The city is the location of the [[STAR|STAR brewery]]'s headquarter, | + | Antsirabe is an agricultural and industrial centre of Madagascar. Industries include brewing, flour, milk processing, oil, textiles and cigarette manufacturing. The city is the location of the [[STAR|STAR brewery]]'s headquarter, the major beer brand in Madagascar. <!--Antsirabe was the location of [[Marc Ravalomanana]]'s former [[Tiko]] company, which abrubtly closed at the end of his political career in 2009. Tiko's huge storage facilities stand abandoned a few kilometres along the RN7 north of the city.--> |
Agricultural produce of the area include rice, vegetables and fruits, and due to the cool climate, apples, pears, plums and other temperate fruit can be grown in the region. | Agricultural produce of the area include rice, vegetables and fruits, and due to the cool climate, apples, pears, plums and other temperate fruit can be grown in the region. | ||
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| − | At an altitude of about 1,500 metres, Antsirabe is the coolest city in Madagascar, with winter temperatures | + | At an altitude of about 1,500 metres, Antsirabe is the coolest city in Madagascar, with winter temperatures between May and September usually dropping to zero degrees Celsius. |
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| − | + | There is an airfield <!--(IATA code: ATJ)--> but it is only in use by private planes. A railway connects Antsirabe with Antananarivo, but which is only used by freight trains. A car ride from Antananarivo takes 3-4 hours. | |
| − | There is an airfield <!--(IATA code: ATJ)--> but it is only in use by private planes. A railway connects with Antananarivo which is only used by freight trains. | ||
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* Visit the Saturday market (souvenir shopping) | * Visit the Saturday market (souvenir shopping) | ||
| − | * Sightseeing by rickshaw ( | + | * Sightseeing by rickshaw (Anstirabe is the [[Rickshaw|pousse-pousse]] capital of Madagasar) |
* Visit the STAR Brewery (Tuesday to Thursday) | * Visit the STAR Brewery (Tuesday to Thursday) | ||
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'''Roadhouse Voyages'''<br> | '''Roadhouse Voyages'''<br> | ||
Tel: +261 (0)44 49226<br> | Tel: +261 (0)44 49226<br> | ||
| − | Email: [mailto:roadhouse@ | + | Email: [mailto:roadhouse@roadhouse-voyages.com roadhouse@roadhouse-voyages.com]<br> |
| − | Website: [http://www. | + | Website: [http://www.roadhouse-voyages.com roadhouse-voyages.com] |
| + | '''Madagascar Tropic Voyage'''<br> | ||
| + | Contact: Lanto Andrianasolo<br> | ||
| + | Lot 0912 B 67 Manodidina ny Gara<br> | ||
| + | Antsirabe<br> | ||
| + | Tel: +261 (0)32 44 43446<br> | ||
| + | Email: [mailto:madatropic.voyages@gmail.com madatropic.voyages@gmail.com]<br> | ||
| + | Skype: madatropic.voyage2 <skype style="smallicon" action="call">madatropic.voyage2</skype><br> | ||
| + | Website: [http://madagascar-tropic-voyage.com madagascar-tropic-voyage.com] | ||
== Antsirabe hotels == | == Antsirabe hotels == | ||
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Email: [mailto:arotel.inn@moov.mg arotel.inn@moov.mg] | Email: [mailto:arotel.inn@moov.mg arotel.inn@moov.mg] | ||
| − | '''[[Hôtel des Thermes]]''' ( | + | '''[[Hôtel des Thermes]]''' (26 club rooms and 3 suites)<br> |
Place de l'Indépendance<br> | Place de l'Indépendance<br> | ||
| − | Tel: +261 (0) | + | Tel: +261 (0)20 4448761<br> |
| − | Email: [mailto:sht@ | + | Email: [mailto:sht@moov.mg sht@moov.mg] |
'''Le Trianon''' (6 rooms)<br> | '''Le Trianon''' (6 rooms)<br> | ||
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| + | * [[La Chocolatière#La Chocolatière, Antsirabe|La Chocolatière]] | ||
== Attractions surrounding Antsirabe == | == Attractions surrounding Antsirabe == | ||
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* [[Mount Ibity]] (2,255 metres, 30km south of Antsirabe) | * [[Mount Ibity]] (2,255 metres, 30km south of Antsirabe) | ||
| − | == | + | == Photos == |
| − | + | View all [[Antsirabe photos]] | |
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Antsirabe is the third largest city in Madagascar and the capital of the Vakinankaratra region. The mostly Betsileo population of the city numbers approximately 183,000. The city was founded in 1872 by Norwegian missionaries who were attracted by the cool climate and healing properties of the many thermal springs and minerals in the area. The city is sometimes nicknamed "Vichy Malgache" and the name Antsirabe literally means "the place of much salt".
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Antsirabe is an agricultural and industrial centre of Madagascar. Industries include brewing, flour, milk processing, oil, textiles and cigarette manufacturing. The city is the location of the STAR brewery's headquarter, the major beer brand in Madagascar.
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At an altitude of about 1,500 metres, Antsirabe is the coolest city in Madagascar, with winter temperatures between May and September usually dropping to zero degrees Celsius.
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There is an airfield but it is only in use by private planes. A railway connects Antsirabe with Antananarivo, but which is only used by freight trains. A car ride from Antananarivo takes 3-4 hours.
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Activities
- Visit the Saturday market (souvenir shopping)
- Sightseeing by rickshaw (Anstirabe is the pousse-pousse capital of Madagasar)
- Visit the STAR Brewery (Tuesday to Thursday)
Local tour operators
ORTVA (the regional tourist office)
Tel: +261 (0)32 0718642
Email etravel@wanadoo.mg
Roadhouse Voyages
Tel: +261 (0)44 49226
Email: roadhouse@roadhouse-voyages.com
Website: roadhouse-voyages.com
Madagascar Tropic Voyage
Contact: Lanto Andrianasolo
Lot 0912 B 67 Manodidina ny Gara
Antsirabe
Tel: +261 (0)32 44 43446
Email: madatropic.voyages@gmail.com
Skype: madatropic.voyage2 <skype style="smallicon" action="call">madatropic.voyage2</skype>
Website: madagascar-tropic-voyage.com
Antsirabe hotels
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Arotel (45 rooms & 2 apartments) Hôtel des Thermes (26 club rooms and 3 suites) Le Trianon (6 rooms) Résidence Camélia (10 rooms) Avana Hotel (27 rooms) Imperial Hotel (24 rooms) Villa Nirina (5 rooms) Hôtel Hasina (31 rooms) Prima Guest House (4 rooms) Villa Salemako (5 rooms) Hôtel Diamant (60 rooms) Le Bouzou Shanti (10 rooms) Green Park (8 rooms) Hôtel Soafytel (15 rooms) |
Hôtel Niavo (10 rooms) La Joie (6 rooms) Akory Aby (5 rooms) Villa d'Eau (10 rooms) Au Geranium (8 rooms) Hôtel Volavita (20 rooms) Maharitafo (5 rooms) Pension de Famille Nitricia (8 rooms) Nouveau Synchro Pub (?? rooms) Nouveau Baobab (8 rooms) Manoro Hotel (10 rooms) Cercle Mess Mixte (29 rooms) Hôtel Le Retrait (13 rooms) Flower Palace Hotel |
Shops
Attractions surrounding Antsirabe
- Lake Andraikiba (7km from Antsirabe)
- Tritriva (17km from Antsirabe)
- Spa Betafo (22km Antsirabe)
- Mount Ibity (2,255 metres, 30km south of Antsirabe)
Photos
View all Antsirabe photos
