Faratsiho

Faratsiho is a town in Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar. It is the capitol of the Faratsiho District.[1] It has a population of 46,569 with 93% of farmers. Being located at an altitude of 1720m it is the highest city in Madagascar.[2]

Faratsiho
Faratsiho
Faratsiho
Faratsiho
Faratsiho is located in Madagascar
Faratsiho
Faratsiho
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°24′00″S 46°57′00″E
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictFaratsiho District
Government
 • MayorJean Claude Randriamanantena
Elevation
1,720 m (5,640 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total46,569
 Census
Postal code
114
ClimateCwb



It is located on the RN 43 from Ambohibary - Faratsiho - Soavinandriana.[3]

Faratsihite, a mineral had been named by the town.

Rivers

3 rivers cross the municipality of Faratsiho: Kitsamby, Sahomby and the Mahasetroka river.[4]

Nature
  • Faratsiho Natural Park
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References
  1. Region Vakinankaratra
  2. rom2rio.com
  3. actutana.com
  4. CONSOMMATION ALIMENTAIRE DANS LES COMMUNES RURALES DE FARATSIHO ET DE VINANINONY SUD
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