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Fandrandava, Madagascar

Upper Matsiatra · Madagascar

Fandrandava is a small city in Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar with a population of 9,000. Elevation: 3,848 ft (1,173 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,000 Population 408/sq mi density
3,848 ft Elevation 1,173 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
53.7 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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About Fandrandava

Fandrandava is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Lalangina, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was 9742 in 2018.

People

Population9,000
Density408/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain53.7 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation3,848 ft (1,173 m)
Population9,000
Population Density408 / sq mi
Elevation3,848 ft (1,173 m)
Coordinates-21.5167°, 47.2500°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceUpper Matsiatra
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation53.7 inches (1,365 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fandrandava

Fandrandava is a small city in Madagascar (Upper Matsiatra) with a population of 9,000. The city sits at an elevation of 3,848 feet (1,173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.7 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Climate in Fandrandava

Fandrandava has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1077 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 292.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 184.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 137.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 45.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 32.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 14.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 15.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 44.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 89.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 188.9
Fandrandava enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,848 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Madagascar avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,848 ft (1,173 m)
Area22.1 sq mi (57.1 km²)
Population Density408/sq mi
Coordinates-21.5167°N, 47.2500°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.55"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on May 13, 2020.

May 13, 2020 Madagascar M4.8 142 km
Jan 19, 1999 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar M4.0 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 2 47 km
2022 Batsirai Category 3 53 km
2022 Emnati Category 1 126 km
2012 Giovanna Category 4 291 km
2009 Fanele Category 1 296 km
2007 Clovis Category 1 182 km
2003 Manou Category 1 272 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 250 km
1997 Gretelle Category 4 147 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 138 km
1994 Daisy Category 2 192 km
1994 Litanne Category 1 294 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 129 km
1989 Jinabo Category 1 236 km
1985 Gerimena Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vakinankaratra Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,644 m (8,675 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 10.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 9.2 in
March 69°F (21°C) 7.2 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in Driest
October 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
November 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 9.9 in

Fandrandava has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 58°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.6") and September the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Fandrandava

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Primaire Publique Mahatsinjony
Collège d'enseignement Général Mahatsinjony
Lycée Mahatsinjony
EPC - Catholic Elementary School
Ecole Primaire Publique Sahambavy
Lycée Lalangina Est
Lycée Privé Catholique
Lycée Ankofa
Lycée Saint Louis de Gonzague Mahasoabe
College Sedera Fahazavana
CEG Mahasoabe
EPP Ambalamindramena
Collège d'Enseignement Général Fandrandava
Ecole Primaire Public Fandrandava
Ecole Primaire Publique Mahasoabe
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Museums in Fandrandava

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fania
Musée Diocèse Fianarantsoa

Libraries in Fandrandava

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Institut Confucius0.0
Bibliothèque Institut Confucius0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire de Fianarantsoa0.0
Cedcom Fivoarana0.0
Cedcom Fivoarana0.0
Centre d'Appui à l'Employabilité des Étudiants0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
Direction du Système d'Information0.0
Fikambanan'ny Mpiara-mamaky ny Baiboly eto Madagasikara0.0
Fikambanan'ny Mpiara-mamaky ny Baiboly eto Madagasikara0.0
Fivarotam-boky Kristianina0.0
Fivarotam-boky Kristianina0.0
salle de Prof de Faculté des Science0.0

Farmers Markets in Fandrandava

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ankidona Market
Bazar Antanifotsy
Espace Royal Bateravola#L3Pro
Marché Bateravola
Marché Bateravola
Marché d'Antanifotsy
Tsena Asabotsy
Tsena du compus
Tsena du compus
Tsena Talata
Tsenan'Andohasana
Tsenan'Anjoma
Tsenan'i Tambohobe
Tsenan'ny Tantsaha Ambodirano

Hotels in Fandrandava

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lac Hôtel

Veterinaries in Fandrandava

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Veto Irina

Train Stations in Fandrandava

5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampitambe
Andrambovato
Madiorano
Ranomena
Sahambavy

Bus Stations in Fandrandava

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MG #7590076349

Stadiums & Teams in Fandrandava

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fandrandava

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fianarantsoa AirportWFIMedium Airport
Ambalavao AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Fandrandava

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cabinet Médical ROHY
Centre médical Avotr'Aina
Funfia
Ivontoerana Miahy ny Fahasalaman'ny Vehivavy sy ny Ankizy
Organisation Sanitaire Inter-Entreprise de Fianarantsoa
Rapha

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fandrandava

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ECAR Md Joany Mahasoabe
Fiangonana Jesosy Mamonjy
FJKM Filadelfia Mahasoabe

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Antananarivo

🇲🇬 About Madagascar

Capital Antananarivo
Population 26,262,368
Area 587,040 km²
GDP (USD) $15,869,945,478
GDP per capita $509
HDI 0.501
Life expectancy 63.6 years
Internet users 20.4%
Urban population 32.0%
Currency MGA (Ariary)
Languages French, Malagasy
Calling code +261
TLD .mg
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Madagascar

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 29 Martyrs' Day Martyrs' Day
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension Day
May 25 Whit Monday Whit Monday
Jun 26 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assumption Day
Nov 1 All Saints' Day All Saints' Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fandrandava

What is the population of Fandrandava?

Fandrandava has a population of 9,000 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 408 people per square mile, spread across 22.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fandrandava?

Fandrandava enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.7 inches.

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