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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 often nicknamed "Vichy Malgache" and the name Antsirabe literally means "the place of much salt".'''
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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. To reach Antsirabe by car coming from Antananarivo takes 3-4 hours.