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Antondabe Antondambe | |
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Coordinates: 23°49′44″S47°05′35″E / 23.829°S 47.093°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
District | Befotaka Sud District |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 307 |
Antondabe is a town in Atsimo-Atsinanana region in southeastern Madagascar. There is a steep cliff overlooking the town. [1]
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