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Anandravy, Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar – Madagascar Flag

Current Date And Time In Anandravy, Madagascar

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:43:28 EAT
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 4,000

📍 Cities Near To Anandravy


Find cities, states and countries closest to Anandravy in Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Anandravy.

📍 Anandravy Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Anandravy from our regional database:

State / RegionUpper Matsiatra
Total Population4,000
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-22.9° N
Center Longitude47.3667° E
Elevation169 m (554 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Upper Matsiatra#6 of 6
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ambalasoa Ambalasoa88 142 77
West (W)
National Flag Of Ambalavao Ambalavao79 127 68
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Amboanjo Amboanjo69 112 60
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Amboasary Amboasary134 215 116
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Betroka Betroka85 137 74
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Fandrandava Fandrandava96 154 83
North (N)
National Flag Of Farafangana Farafangana30 48 26
East (E)
National Flag Of Fianarantsoa Fianarantsoa102 164 88
North (N)
National Flag Of Ifanadiana Ifanadiana112 180 97
North (N)
National Flag Of Ifatsy Ifatsy42 68 37
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ihosy Ihosy86 139 75
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ikongo Ikongo70 113 61
North (N)
National Flag Of Ivato Ivato34 55 30
North (N)
National Flag Of Ivohibe Ivohibe42 68 37
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Manakara Manakara66 107 57
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Anandravy


States and regions closest to Upper Matsiatra (home state of Anandravy), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alaotra Mangoro Alaotra Mangoro236 380 205
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Amoron'i Mania Amoron'i Mania59 95 51
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Analamanga Analamanga192 309 167
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Androy Androy264 425 229
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Anosy Anosy228 367 198
South (S)
National Flag Of Atsimo-Andrefana Atsimo-Andrefana241 388 209
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Atsimo-Atsinanana Atsimo-Atsinanana143 230 124
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Atsinanana Atsinanana224 361 195
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Betsiboka Betsiboka215 346 187
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Boeny Boeny91 147 79
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Anandravy


Countries bordering or closest to Madagascar, with aerial distance and compass direction from Anandravy's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi1,563 2,515 1,357
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros545 878 474
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Eswatini Eswatini1,117 1,798 970
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kenya Kenya1,431 2,302 1,242
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lesotho Lesotho1,390 2,237 1,207
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi917 1,476 796
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Mauritius Mauritius704 1,133 611
East (E)
National Flag Of Mayotte Mayotte426 685 370
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique742 1,194 644
West (W)
National Flag Of Reunion Reunion586 943 509
East-southeast (ESE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Anandravy. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Anandravy (You)Upper Matsiatra4,000
VondrozoAtsimo-Atsinanana19,94912.6NW
FarafanganaAtsimo-Atsinanana36,72447.9E
IvatoAtsimo-Atsinanana8,00054.7N
VangaindranoAtsimo-Atsinanana40,81355.4SSE
ManatoAtsimo-Atsinanana7,00056.9NNE
IvohibeIhorombe22,29067.9NW
IfatsyFitovinany Region15,00068.1NE
VohipahoAtsimo-Atsinanana27,00073.5S
VohipenoFitovinany Region15,62277.7NE
SavanaFitovinany Region4,00079.3NE

🏆 Upper Matsiatra City Rankings

How does Anandravy rank within Upper Matsiatra? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Anandravy appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Fianarantsoa203,105
Ambalavao45,784
Ikalamavony15,601
Ambohimahasoa12,291
Fandrandava9,000
Anandravy ⭐4,000

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Fianarantsoa86.05

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Fianarantsoa2,360.31
✈️ Nearest Airport
Mananjary Airport
IATA: MNJ
215 km (133 mi) from Anandravy
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Upper Matsiatra Cities
Anandravy ranks #6 of 6 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Anandravy? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Anandravy Sits on the Map

Anandravy sits inside Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar and ranks #6 of 6 cities in Upper Matsiatra by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Anandravy to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Anandravy outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Anandravy and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Anandravy against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Upper Matsiatra city rankings

🌎 Beyond Anandravy: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Anandravy and the countries closest to Anandravy by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Madagascar. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Anandravy, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Anandravy at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Anandravy

If you're stringing together stops in Upper Matsiatra, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Anandravy — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Anandravy MapView the Anandravy map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Anandravy Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Upper Matsiatra OverviewExplore the Upper Matsiatra state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Madagascar Country DataGet complete Madagascar data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Anandravy

Which cities are closest to Anandravy?

See the Cities Near To Anandravy table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Upper Matsiatra by population and density.

How is the distance from Anandravy to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Anandravy and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Anandravy map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Anandravy will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Anandravy to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Anandravy?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Anandravy. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Upper Matsiatra city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Anandravy compare in size to the cities near it?

Anandravy ranks #6 of 6 cities in Upper Matsiatra by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Anandravy?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Anandravy is Mananjary Airport (MNJ), about 215 km (133 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.