Avaratsena is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohidratrimo (district), which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was 6,523.[1]

Avaratsena
Avaratsena is located in Madagascar
Avaratsena
Avaratsena
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°38′S 47°36′E / 18.633°S 47.600°E / -18.633; 47.600
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalamanga
DistrictAmbohidratrimo (district)
Area
 • Total130 km2 (50 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)Census
 • Total6,523
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
105

It is situated in a distance of 45 km north from the capital of Antananarivo. 6 villages belong to the territory of the municipality: Avaratsena, Sahalemaka, Antanetimboahangy, Mahavanona, Avaratrimanarina, Ambatomanana, Ankodondona and Malaza.[2]

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