Antsirabe
Antsirabe | |
|---|---|
Pousse-pousses in central Antsirabe | |
| Coordinates: 19°52′S 47°02′E / 19.867°S 47.033°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antsirabe I District |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Honoré Gabriel Rasaminmanana |
| Area | |
• Total | 180 km2 (70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,500 m (4,900 ft) |
| Population (2018 census) | |
• Total | 265,018 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi) |
| Climate | Cwb |
Antsirabe (Malagasy pronunciation: [anˌtsiraˈbe]) also known as Ville d'eau is the third largest city in Madagascar and the capital of the Vakinankaratra region, with a population of 265,018 in 2014. In Madagascar, Antsirabe is known for its relatively cool climate (like the rest of the central region), its industry and the high concentration of pulled rickshaws or pousse-pousse. It attracts around 30,000 tourists a year.