Beach near Farafangana, Madagascar

Farafangana Travel Guide

Madagascar

Farafangana is a small city of 24,764 people on Madagascar’s south-eastern coast. It uses Madagascar time and serves as a local centre in the region.

Travellers arriving by air use Farafangana Airport (RVA). There are no named notable beaches within 40 kilometres, so the city is better suited to travellers focused on Farafangana and its surrounding region rather than a specific beach break.

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Local time

24,764

Population

5,897 miles away

Know before you go

Pays in MGA

Plug type Type C & Type D & Type E & Type J & Type K (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 117

Dial code +261

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated for good service in Madagascar, but not always expected. It's becoming more common in tourist areas.

Best time to visit Farafangana

Jan

28°25

Feb

28°24

Mar

28°25

Apr

27°23

May

25°22

Jun

24°12

Jul

24°15

Aug

24°17

Sep

25°12

Oct

26°18

Nov

28°19

Dec

28°20

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Farafangana

  1. FPM Ambatolaona

    pentecostal place of worship

    2.3 km

  2. Maison des Jeunes Farafangana

    arts and entertainment

    2.2 km

Getting there

Farafangana Airport · 0 km

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