Fun facts about Antsirabe
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The Malagasy name Antsirabe literally means 'the place of much salt'.
Antsirabe
Madagascar
Antsirabe, 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, its industry and the high concentration of pulled rickshaws or pousse-pousses.
From the “Etymology and names” section
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Antsirabe recorded the lowest temperature in Madagascar at −1.0 °C (30.2 °F).
Antsirabe
Madagascar
Antsirabe, 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, its industry and the high concentration of pulled rickshaws or pousse-pousses.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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Antsirabe is the major apple producing town of Madagascar, with some 10,000 tons produced per year.
Antsirabe
Madagascar
Antsirabe, 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, its industry and the high concentration of pulled rickshaws or pousse-pousses.
From the “Economy” section
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Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0
The pousse-pousse is something of an emblem of the city; 5600 of them were recorded in 2006.
Antsirabe
Madagascar
Antsirabe, 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, its industry and the high concentration of pulled rickshaws or pousse-pousses.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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Mohammed V of Morocco and his family lived in exile at Hôtel des Thermes in Antsirabe in 1955.
Antsirabe
Madagascar
Antsirabe, 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, its industry and the high concentration of pulled rickshaws or pousse-pousses.
From the “Notable locals” section
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Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0