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Faratsiho, Madagascar

Vakinankaratra · Madagascar

Faratsiho is a mid-size city in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar with a population of 37,563. Elevation: 5,673 ft (1,729 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

37,563 Population 41/sq mi density
5,673 ft Elevation 1,729 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
65.3 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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People

Population37,563
Density41/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain65.3 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation5,673 ft (1,729 m)
Population37,563
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation5,673 ft (1,729 m)
Coordinates-19.4000°, 46.9500°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceVakinankaratra
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation65.3 inches (1,659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Faratsiho

Faratsiho is a mid-size city in Madagascar (Vakinankaratra) with a population of 37,563. The city sits at an elevation of 5,673 feet (1,729 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.3 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Climate in Faratsiho

Faratsiho has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Dec (20.3°C), the coldest is Jul (12.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1970 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 12.7° / 26.9° 489.2
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 11.8° / 26.7° 387.2
Mar 18.9°C / 66°F 12.3° / 25.7° 282.2
Apr 17.9°C / 64°F 10.1° / 25° 193.1
May 15.3°C / 60°F 7.1° / 23.4° 29.9
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 5.2° / 22.2° 32.1
Jul 12.7°C / 55°F 4.7° / 22° 19.6
Aug 14.3°C / 58°F 5.8° / 23.9° 18.4
Sep 16.4°C / 62°F 7.7° / 26.3° 23.1
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 8.6° / 28.9° 71.8
Nov 20.3°C / 68°F 11.8° / 29.3° 176.0
Dec 20.3°C / 69°F 12.5° / 28.9° 247.5
Faratsiho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,673 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above Madagascar avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,673 ft (1,729 m)
Area915.1 sq mi (2,370.1 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates-19.4000°N, 46.9500°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.3"
72% above Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 13.58"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.8 on May 13, 2020.

Apr 21, 1991 22 km NW of Fenoarivo Be, Madagascar M5.6 136 km
Jan 11, 2017 41 km SSW of Betafo, Madagascar M5.5 90 km
May 13, 2020 Madagascar M4.8 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Gezani Category 3 195 km
2023 Freddy Category 2 193 km
2022 Batsirai Category 3 198 km
2022 Emnati Category 1 293 km
2020 Belna Category 2 257 km
2018 Ava Category 2 219 km
2012 Giovanna Category 3 119 km
2008 Ivan Category 3 244 km
2008 Fame Category 1 274 km
2007 Clovis Category 1 226 km
2003 Manou Category 1 215 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 67 km
1996 Bonita Category 3 256 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 217 km
1994 Litanne Category 4 156 km
1994 Geralda Category 3 197 km
1994 Daisy Category 2 114 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 218 km
1989 Jinabo Category 1 270 km
1989 Calasanjy Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Itasy Volcanic Field (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Itasy Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,800 m (5,906 ft) -6050 49 km
Vakinankaratra Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,644 m (8,675 ft) Unknown 50 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 13.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 65°F (18°C) 12.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 10.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 64°F (18°C) 7.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 11.5 in

Faratsiho has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 65.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.6") and June the driest (0.4").

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Libraries in Faratsiho

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centre Local d'Echanges Francophones0.0

Bus Stations in Faratsiho

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MG #1078400945
STATIONNEMENT TAXIBROUSSE

Gas Stations in Faratsiho

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JOVENA

Banks in Faratsiho

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Africa

Airports Near Faratsiho

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ivato International AirportTNRLarge Airport
Antananarivo Arivonimamo AirportSmall Airport
Antsirabe AirportATJSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Faratsiho

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
FJKM
Notre-Dame de la Salette

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 Faratsiho

What is the population of Faratsiho?

Faratsiho has a population of 37,563 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 915.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Faratsiho?

Faratsiho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.3 inches.

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