Current Date And Time In Merikanjaka, Madagascar
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:01:55 EAT
State: Analamanga
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 8,000
District: Manjakandriana
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Merikanjaka, a city in Analamanga, Madagascar in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Merikanjaka — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Merikanjaka | |
| District / County | Manjakandriana | |
| State | Analamanga | |
| Country | Madagascar | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 8,000 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Analamanga | #13 of 19 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Malagasy Ariary | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MGA | |
| Symbol | Ar | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +261 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .mg | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,560 | |
| In Feet | 5,118 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -19.13 | |
| Longitude | 47.85 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 19.133° S 47.85° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 19° 7' 60" S 47° 51' 0" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 19° 8' S 47° 51' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Analamanga Capital | 41 km Northwest of Antananarivo | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mbouini, Mayotte (742 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:10 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:37 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 27m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Indian/Antananarivo |
Merikanjaka is a city situated in Analamanga, Madagascar, within Africa. It falls under Manjakandriana, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Merikanjaka as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Analamanga
The latitude and longitude of Merikanjaka pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,560 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Merikanjaka on the map
Merikanjaka runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Merikanjaka run on Malagasy Ariary (MGA), shown with the symbol Ar. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Merikanjaka exchange rates
To ring a number in Merikanjaka from outside Madagascar, dial +261 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Merikanjaka and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Merikanjaka ranks #13 of 19 cities in Analamanga. It lies about 41 km Northwest of Antananarivo, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Analamanga market. › Cities near Merikanjaka
Merikanjaka has a recorded population of approximately 8,000 people. That places it #13 of 19 cities with population data in Analamanga. Browse more cities in Analamanga for comparison.
Merikanjaka sits within Manjakandriana, is part of Analamanga in Madagascar. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Merikanjaka keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:10 AM and sets around 05:37 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Merikanjaka price in Malagasy ariary (MGA), written with the symbol Ar. Check live rates on our Merikanjaka currency page.
Merikanjaka is about 41 km Northwest of Antananarivo, the capital of Analamanga. See cities near Merikanjaka for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Merikanjaka lands you closest to Mbouini, Mayotte, about 742 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Merikanjaka sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.