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'''Ambanja is a largest the capital town within of the disctrict district by the same name in north the northwest of Madagascar. The population here town is measured at approximately 30,000. Located located along a the beautiful river, Ambanja is also enroute [[Nosy BeSambirano]] and approximately River, about 20 km kilometres from the Mozambique Channel, southeast of [[Ankify harbourNosy Be]], where boats to Nosy Be and Nosy Komba departsisland.<!-- Check wikifacts: Is there really a harbour and an airport serviced by Air Madagascar in Ambanja? -->'''
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Ambanja is the heart of the Sambirano region, which comprises the area along the course of the Sambirano River, from the [[Tsaratanana Massif]] down to [[Ampasindava Bay]]. The climate of the region is tropical with regular, almost daily rainfall, providing ideal conditions for farming. The surroundings of Ambanja are characterised by many lush green plantations. About 60% of the population live from farming, and the most important crop is cacao. Other important crops include vanilla, ylang-ylang, coffee, pepper and rice. One of the biggest cacao plantations in the area is the [[Millot Plantation]].
<!--Industry provide employment for about 26% and the services sector for about 2%. Approximately 10 percent of the population make a living from fishing.-->
 
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The town of Ambanja itself offers only a few attractions. Near the northern entrance of the town there is a big open-air fruit market. Along the town's main road a vast number of stalls are set up, selling second hand clothes, cooking equipment and other useful things. At the other end of the town is a smaller, roof-covered fruit market (Bazar Be) just next to the [[taxi-brousse]] station. A few minutes walk from there a bridge leads over the wide Sambirano River.
 
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Ambanja is best reached via Nosy Be, from where boats depart to [[Ankify|Ankify harbour]]. From Ankify it is about 18km to Ambanja. A drive by taxi-brousse from [[Antananarivo]] to Ambanja takes between 18 and 24 hours. The car ride from Ambanja to [[Diego Suarez]] (Antsiranana) (240km) along the [[RN6]] takes between 3 and 4 hours. <!-- ??? There is a domestic airport but which is currently not served by [[Air Madagascar]] (March 2012). -->
 
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== Bar / Restaurants ==
'''[[Cacao Bar]]'''<br>
Tanambao Mission
 
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== Accommodation in Ambanja ==
'''[[Hôtel Palma Nova]]'''<br>Hotel - Bar - Restaurant Palma Nova<br>Tel: +261 (0)32 0461121 (mobile)<br>Email: [mailto:contact@palmanova-ambanja.com contact@palmanova-ambanja.com]<br>Website: [http://www.palmanova-ambanja.com http://www.palmanova-ambanja.com] '''[[La Timoniere]]'''<br>Tel: +261 320 461 121 (0)20 8693532 or +261 (0)20 86 500 4132 4117275 (mobile) or +261 (0)32 0237909<br>Email: [mailto:nosyvelolatimonierambanja@yahoo.fr nosyvelolatimonierambanja@yahoo.fr] '''[[Hotel Patricia]]'''<br>Hotel - Bar - Restaurant<br>Tel: +261 (0)20 8650022 '''[[Ylang-Ylang]]'''<br>MG-203 Ambanja<br>Tel: +261 (0)20 8650240 or +261 (0)33 1487071 (mobile) '''[[Khaïr Lodge]]'''<br>Tel: +261 (0)32 55 882 02 or +261 (0)34 69 446 41 '''[[Motel Diamant 10]]'''<br>Tel: +261 (0)20 8650259 or +261 (0)32 7305898 (mobile) '''[[Hotel Marrakech]] - Chez Radia'''<br>Tel: +261 (0)32 5983100 (mobile) or +261 (0)34 1022815 (mobile) or +261 (0)33 1466233 (mobile) '''[[Nord Inn Hotel]]'''<br>WebsiteTel: +261 (0)20 8693907 or +261 (0)34 8693907 (mobile) '''[[httpMaeva Hotel]]''' ''Other hotels with missing details (please add your comments, experiences):'' Hôtel Bougainvilleas (or Bougainvillier), Sambirano (tel://www+261 86 920 60), Chez Sachine, Le Cocotier, Salama Rose, Moderne, Le Roxy Hôtel Salama, Rose Hôtel (BP. 54 Ambaibo, Ambanja), Les Cocotiers Hôtel, Relax Hôtel Restaurant (BP. 25 Tsaramandroso, Ambanja), Flores, Kofmad, Le Palmier d'Or, Riviera.hotel == Shopping == * Bazar Be -nordfruits, vegetables, meat, fish, spices* Tsaramandroso Market -madagascareverything from food to pods to bike repair* Second-hand market* New clothes market - mainly importet from China == Internet == '''[[Service Serenity Store]]'''<br>Ambanja centre '''[[Mahevasoa]]'''<br>Tanambao Mission Ambanja '''[[Surfing Zone]]'''<br>near the open fruit market == Map of Ambanja == <div style="max-width:600px;">{{#display_map:-13.677106, 48.com/hotel447338~'''[[Hotel Palma Nova]]'''~~;-bar13.670762, 48.451218~'''[[Nord Inn Hotel]]'''~~;-restsaurant13.678158, 48.451045~'''[[Motel Diamant 10]]'''~~;-palma13.674235, 48.451976~'''Palace de Justice'''~~;-nova13.html www67471, 48.hotel457134~'''[[Maeva Hotel]]'''~~;-nord13.678024, 48.455366~'''[[Hotel Patricia]]'''~~;-madagascar13.com68664310310508,48.45719833498766~'''[[Khaïr Lodge]]'''~~;-13.683237, 48.45246~'''Bazar Be'''~~;-13.675594, 48.450856~'''Second-hand market'''~~;-13.671418, 48.452127~'''New clothes market'''~~;-13.672754, 48.451536~'''Tsaramandroso Market'''~~;|type=satellite|service=google|width=auto|height=600|zoom=15|controls=pan, zoom, type, scale|copycoords=yes}}</div>
'''La Timonière'''<br>Tel: 86 935 32 or cellphone 032 41 172 75 / 032 02 379 09<br>Email: ?<!--This address is bouncing[mailto:alimalatimoniere@yahoo.fr alimalatimoniere@yahoo.fr]-->== Tours ==
'''* [[Hotel_Patricia|Hôtel PatriciaSambirano Cocoa Tour]]'''<br>B.P 176 Place de l'Oua<br>* [[Sambirano Trekking Tour]]Ambanja 203<br>* [[Millot Plantation]]Tel: 01 43 84 21 69<br>Email: ?<!-- email not working * [[mailto:hotelpatricia@mageos.com hotelpatricia@mageos.comMadabike]]-->Bike tours to villages along the Sambirano River, trough cocoa plantations, to Ankify or Ambilobe
Other hotels:== Transport to Ambanja ==
* '''Hôtel Bougainvilleas'''[[Trans Besady]] (Ambodivona/Antananarivo): +261 (0)34 56 072 01* '''Sambirano'''Maki (Andohatapenaka/Antananarivo):
== Additional information ==
[[File:Ambanja_Panther_Chameleon_001.jpg|600px]]
The region of Ambanja is famous for its colourful chameleons, often referrer to just as the Ambanja chameleon. Pictured above is an [[Ambanja Panther Chameleon|Ambanja Panther chameleon]] (Furcifer pardalis).
* View all [[Ambanja photos]]
* [http://www.diana.gov.mg www.diana.gov.mg] Homepage of the Diana region of which Ambanja is a part.
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