
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Mahavelona, a city in Atsinanana, Madagascar in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Mahavelona — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Mahavelona | |
| District / County | Toamasina II | |
| State | Atsinanana | |
| Country | Madagascar | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 7,987 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Atsinanana | #8 of 8 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 | 11 | |
| In Feet | 36 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -17.68 | |
| Longitude | 49.51 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 17.685° S 49.509° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 41' 5" S 49° 30' 31" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 41.09' S 49° 30.52' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Atsinanana Capital | 53 km South-Southwest of Toamasina | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mtsamoudou, Mayotte (701 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 | 🔥 06:01 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:32 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 30m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Indian/Antananarivo |
Mahavelona is a city situated in Atsinanana, Madagascar, within Africa. It falls under Toamasina II, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Mahavelona 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 Atsinanana
The latitude and longitude of Mahavelona pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 11 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Mahavelona on the map
Mahavelona 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 Mahavelona 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. › Mahavelona exchange rates
To ring a number in Mahavelona 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 Mahavelona and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Mahavelona ranks #8 of 8 cities in Atsinanana. It lies about 53 km South-Southwest of Toamasina, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Atsinanana market. › Cities near Mahavelona
Mahavelona has a recorded population of approximately 7,987 people. That places it #8 of 8 cities with population data in Atsinanana. Browse more cities in Atsinanana for comparison.
Mahavelona sits within Toamasina II, is part of Atsinanana in Madagascar. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Mahavelona keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:01 AM and sets around 05:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Mahavelona price in Malagasy ariary (MGA), written with the symbol Ar. Check live rates on our Mahavelona currency page.
Mahavelona is about 53 km South-Southwest of Toamasina, the capital of Atsinanana. See cities near Mahavelona for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Mahavelona lands you closest to Mtsamoudou, Mayotte, about 701 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Mahavelona sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.