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Mohammed V of Morocco and his family lived in exile at Hôtel des Thermes in Antsirabe in 1955.

Antsirabe
Madagascar
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Antsirabe

Madagascar

Country
Madagascar
Population
246.0K
Coordinates
-19.87, 47.03
734th most populous city in the world

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