
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Faratsiho, a city in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Faratsiho — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Faratsiho | |
| District / County | Faratsiho | |
| State | Vakinankaratra | |
| Country | Madagascar | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 37,563 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Vakinankaratra | #3 of 7 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 | 1,729 | |
| In Feet | 5,673 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -19.4 | |
| Longitude | 46.95 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 19.4° S 46.95° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 19° 23' 60" S 46° 57' 0" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 19° 24' S 46° 57' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Vakinankaratra Capital | 53 km South of Antsirabe | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mbouini, Mayotte (739 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 | 🌅 05:40 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 26m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Indian/Antananarivo |
Faratsiho is a city situated in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar, within Africa. It falls under Faratsiho, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Faratsiho 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 Vakinankaratra
The latitude and longitude of Faratsiho pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,729 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Faratsiho on the map
Faratsiho 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 Faratsiho 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. › Faratsiho exchange rates
To ring a number in Faratsiho 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 Faratsiho and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Faratsiho ranks #3 of 7 cities in Vakinankaratra. It lies about 53 km South of Antsirabe, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Vakinankaratra market. › Cities near Faratsiho
Faratsiho has a recorded population of approximately 37,563 people. That places it #3 of 7 cities with population data in Vakinankaratra. Browse more cities in Vakinankaratra for comparison.
Faratsiho sits within Faratsiho, is part of Vakinankaratra in Madagascar. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Faratsiho keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:13 AM and sets around 05:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Faratsiho price in Malagasy ariary (MGA), written with the symbol Ar. Check live rates on our Faratsiho currency page.
Faratsiho is about 53 km South of Antsirabe, the capital of Vakinankaratra. See cities near Faratsiho for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Faratsiho lands you closest to Mbouini, Mayotte, about 739 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Faratsiho sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.