Current Date And Time In Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:05:37 EAT
State: Upper Matsiatra
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 203,105
District: Fianarantsoa I
Explore the interactive satellite map of Fianarantsoa, 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 Fianarantsoa — 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 Fianarantsoa.
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) | 21.4527° S | 47.0857° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -21.4527 | 47.0857 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 21° 27' 10" S | 47° 5' 8" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 21° 27.1602' S | 47° 5.1414' E |
| City | Fianarantsoa |
| State | Upper Matsiatra |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Fianarantsoa I |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Founded | 1830-01-01 |
| Population | 203,105 |
| Area (km²) | 86.05 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 33.22 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 2,360.31 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,117 m / 3,665 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -21.4527, 47.0857 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fianarantsoa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fandrandava | Upper Matsiatra | SE | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Ambohimahasoa | Upper Matsiatra | N | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| Ambalavao | Upper Matsiatra | S | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
| Ikalamavony | Upper Matsiatra | NW | 62 km | 39 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 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 Fianarantsoa, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambalavao | -21.8333° S | 46.9333° E | 1,009 m | 45 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 |
The exact GPS location of Fianarantsoa 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 Fianarantsoa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Fianarantsoa 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
Fianarantsoa 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 Fianarantsoa 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 Fianarantsoa 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 Fianarantsoa are latitude -21.4527° and longitude 47.0857°. In directional format: 21.4527° S, 47.0857° E. These coordinates mark the center of Fianarantsoa in Upper Matsiatra and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Fianarantsoa is a city in Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Fianarantsoa I. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Fianarantsoa sits at: Latitude 21° 27' 10" S and Longitude 47° 5' 8" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Fianarantsoa has a population of approximately 203,105 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Upper Matsiatra.
The interactive satellite map of Fianarantsoa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -21.4527, 47.0857 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Fianarantsoa in Upper Matsiatra. For broader context, explore the Upper Matsiatra state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Fianarantsoa is Mananjary Airport (MNJ), roughly 135 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Fianarantsoa sits at an elevation of approximately 1,117 meters (3,665 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 Fianarantsoa include Fandrandava, Ambohimahasoa, Ambalavao. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Fianarantsoa, sunrise is at 06:15 AM and sunset is at 05:37 PM, giving a day length of 11h 22m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Fianarantsoa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Fianarantsoa is approximately 2,388 km (1,484 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,878 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Fianarantsoa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Lompoc, United States, roughly 1,905 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.
Fianarantsoa is approximately 290 km (180 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.