Current Date And Time In Farafangana, Madagascar
Thursday, 13 August 2026
13:49:44 EAT
State: Atsimo-Atsinanana
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 36,724
District: Farafangana District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Farafangana, a city in Atsimo-Atsinanana, Madagascar in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Farafangana — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Farafangana | |
| District / County | Farafangana District | |
| State | Atsimo-Atsinanana | |
| Country | Madagascar | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 36,724 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Atsimo-Atsinanana | #2 of 6 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 | 12 | |
| In Feet | 39 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -22.82 | |
| Longitude | 47.83 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 22.822° S 47.826° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 49' 20" S 47° 49' 34" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 49.33' S 47° 49.57' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Saint-Leu, Reunion (791 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 | 🔥 06:13 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:33 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 19m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Indian/Antananarivo |
Farafangana is a city situated in Atsimo-Atsinanana, Madagascar, within Africa. It falls under Farafangana District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Farafangana as a State / Province Capital. 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 Atsimo-Atsinanana
The latitude and longitude of Farafangana pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 12 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Farafangana on the map
Farafangana 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 Farafangana 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. › Farafangana exchange rates
To ring a number in Farafangana 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 Farafangana and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Farafangana ranks #2 of 6 cities in Atsimo-Atsinanana. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Atsimo-Atsinanana market. › Cities near Farafangana
Farafangana has a recorded population of approximately 36,724 people. That places it #2 of 6 cities with population data in Atsimo-Atsinanana. Browse more cities in Atsimo-Atsinanana for comparison.
Farafangana sits within Farafangana District, is part of Atsimo-Atsinanana in Madagascar. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Farafangana keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:13 AM and sets around 05:33 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Farafangana price in Malagasy ariary (MGA), written with the symbol Ar. Check live rates on our Farafangana currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Farafangana lands you closest to Saint-Leu, Reunion, about 791 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Farafangana sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.