Ampombiantambo

Ampombiantambo is a small town in Ramena commune, in the region of Diana in northern Madagascar, near Mount Ambohitra. It is approximately 70 kilometres (43 mi) south-west of Antsiranana. It is also northeast of Nosy Be.[1]

History

In the early 20th century, the town was notorious for its endemic malaria and other tropical diseases.[2][3]

In the 21st century, malaria and other diseases being controlled, it is better known as a trail section near Montagne d'Ambre National Park, especially popular with through-hikers wishing to avoid the crowds from cruise ships who go to the main trail into the park.[4] There is a secondary road that connects the village with larger towns and cities to the north and south.[5]


12°42′S 48°57′E / 12.700°S 48.950°E / -12.700; 48.950

References

  1. ^ Larousse, Pierre Athanase; Augé, Claude (1924). Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustre: Dictionaire Encyclopedique, Publie Sous la Direction de Claude Augge. p. 1511. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  2. ^ Malaria Reprints General. V. P., Volume 2. 1941. p. 42. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  3. ^ Bulletin de la Société de pathologie exotique et de ses filiales, Volume 21. Société de pathologie exotique. 1928. pp. 629–634. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  4. ^ Bradt, Hilary; Austin, Daniel (2011). Madagasca. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 335. ISBN 9781841623412. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  5. ^ Desmonts, Annick; Blanc, Charles P.; Vaisse, Christian (2014). Madagascar. p. 216. ISBN 9782880864231. Retrieved 21 July 2025.


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