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Farafangana, Madagascar
Atsimo-Atsinanana · Madagascar
Farafangana is a mid-size city in Atsimo-Atsinanana, Madagascar with a population of 36,724. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 36,724 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | -22.8222°, 47.8262° |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
| Country | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
| State / Province | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 95.5 inches (2,425 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Farafangana
Farafangana is a mid-size city in Madagascar (Atsimo-Atsinanana) with a population of 36,724. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.5 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.
Climate in Farafangana
Farafangana has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.3°C), the coldest is Aug (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1552 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above Madagascar avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1,086.4 sq mi (2,813.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.8222°N, 47.8262°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 13.6 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 10.9 in |
Farafangana has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 95.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.1") and September the driest (3.0").
Schools in Farafangana
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPP Impitiny | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Publique Anivorano | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Luthérien Fiadanana | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Manarapenitra Marofantsy | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Mamabe | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Exellence farafangana | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Fanantenana | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Technique Professionnel Farafangana | — | — | — | — |
| Collège les Elfes de la Francophonie | — | — | — | — |
| École Sainte Marie | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Sainte Marie | — | — | — | — |
| Le Jardin des Oliviers | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Catholique Saint Vincent de Paul | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Ambalanomby | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Amboanio | — | — | — | — |
| CEG Fenoarivo-Sud | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Privé Loterana | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Farafangana
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Farafangana
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAZAR farafangana |
Hotels in Farafangana
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Farafangana
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Farafangana
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Farafangana
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Farafangana
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Farafangana
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Farafangana
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Farafangana
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Manakara Airport | WVK | Medium Airport |
| Farafangana Airport | RVA | Small Airport |
| Vangaindrano Airport | VND | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Farafangana
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Colis Express | |
| Postes et Télécommunications Farafangana |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Farafangana
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur de Jésus | |
| Chapelle CSVP | |
| EKAR Impitiny | |
| FAFI Ambalafary | |
| Fiangonana Ara-Pilazantsara Farafangana | |
| Fiangonana Pentekotista Mitambatra | |
| FJKM farafangana Alfa sy Omega | |
| FLM | |
| FLM Amboanio | |
| FLM Betlahema | |
| FLM Fiadanana | |
| Jesosy Mamonjy | |
| RHEMA de la terre | |
| Vavolombelon'i Jehovah - Efitranon'ny Fanjakan'Andriamanitra |
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What is the population of Farafangana?
Farafangana has a population of 36,724 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 1,086.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Farafangana?
Farafangana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.5 inches.