Current Date And Time In Ambalavao, Madagascar
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:05:57 EAT
State: Upper Matsiatra
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 45,784
District: Ambalavao
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ambalavao, a city in Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Ambalavao — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Ambalavao.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Madagascar operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 21.8333° S | 46.9333° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -21.8333 | 46.9333 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 21° 49' 60" S | 46° 55' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 21° 49.9998' S | 46° 55.9998' E |
| City | Ambalavao |
| State | Upper Matsiatra |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Ambalavao |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 45,784 |
| Elevation | 1,009 m / 3,311 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -21.8333, 46.9333 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ambalavao to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Upper Matsiatra.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fianarantsoa | Upper Matsiatra | N | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
| Fandrandava | Upper Matsiatra | NE | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Ikalamavony | Upper Matsiatra | NW | 84 km | 52 mi | ~1h 24m | 🗺 View |
| Ambohimahasoa | Upper Matsiatra | N | 85 km | 53 mi | ~1h 25m | 🗺 View |
| Anandravy | Upper Matsiatra | S | 127 km | 79 mi | ~2h 7m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Upper Matsiatra, the home state of Ambalavao, along with each city's aerial distance from Fianarantsoa, Upper Matsiatra's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fianarantsoa | -21.4527° S | 47.0857° E | 1,117 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ikalamavony | -21.15° S | 46.5833° E | 818 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ambohimahasoa | -21.1167° S | 47.2167° E | 1,141 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fandrandava | -21.5167° S | 47.25° E | 1,173 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anandravy | -22.9° S | 47.3667° E | 169 m | 164 km | 🗺 View Map |
Mananjary Airport IATA: MNJ 163 km (101 mi) from Ambalavao |
The exact GPS location of Ambalavao gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Upper Matsiatra. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Upper Matsiatra state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Ambalavao are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ambalavao lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Madagascar map
Ambalavao sits within Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Ambalavao for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Upper Matsiatra. › Browse every city in Upper Matsiatra
Coordinates for Ambalavao in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Madagascar. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Ambalavao are latitude -21.8333° and longitude 46.9333°. In directional format: 21.8333° S, 46.9333° E. These coordinates mark the center of Ambalavao in Upper Matsiatra and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ambalavao is a city in Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Ambalavao. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ambalavao sits at: Latitude 21° 49' 60" S and Longitude 46° 55' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ambalavao has a population of approximately 45,784 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Upper Matsiatra.
The interactive satellite map of Ambalavao is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -21.8333, 46.9333 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ambalavao in Upper Matsiatra. For broader context, explore the Upper Matsiatra state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ambalavao is Mananjary Airport (MNJ), roughly 163 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ambalavao is approximately 45 km (28 mi) from Fianarantsoa, the capital of Upper Matsiatra, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Upper Matsiatra.
Ambalavao sits at an elevation of approximately 1,009 meters (3,311 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Upper Matsiatra.
The closest cities to Ambalavao include Fianarantsoa, Fandrandava, Ikalamavony. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ambalavao, sunrise is at 06:16 AM and sunset is at 05:37 PM, giving a day length of 11h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ambalavao's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ambalavao is approximately 2,430 km (1,510 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,850 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ambalavao — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Lompoc, United States, roughly 1,882 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Ambalavao is approximately 334 km (207 mi) N of Antananarivo, the national capital of Madagascar, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.