Beach near Maintirano, Madagascar

Maintirano Travel Guide

Madagascar

Maintirano is a small coastal town of around 16,000 people in western Madagascar. It sits on the country’s west coast, facing the Mozambique Channel, and is served by Maintirano Airport (MXT).

There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Maintirano. Travellers arriving by air should use Maintirano Airport, while the town’s compact size makes it best suited to arranging local transport after arrival.

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Local time

16,000

Population

5,494 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 Maintirano

Jan

30°28

Feb

30°25

Mar

30°22

Apr

31°9

May

30°3

Jun

29°0

Jul

28°0

Aug

29°1

Sep

30°4

Oct

31°5

Nov

31°13

Dec

31°23

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

Getting there

Maintirano Airport · 0 km

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