Fianarantsoa
This walkable highland city in south-central Madagascar with a centre full of cafés, restaurants, and historic churches, Fianarantsoa — commonly shortened to Fianar — is also a gateway for travel across central and southern Madagascar and the departure point for the FCE train to Manakara. The cultural heart of the Betsileo community, it sits within reach of mountains and several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population203,105
- Nearest water from center 8.0 km5.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.9 km5.5 mi
Nearest airports
Fianarantsoa: quick answers
Where is Fianarantsoa?
Fianarantsoa is in Madagascar.
How do you get to Fianarantsoa?
The nearest airport is Fianarantsoa (WFI), about 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Fianarantsoa?
The warmest month is January, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 13°C56°F. The wettest month is January, with about 312 mm12.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Fianarantsoa?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 42 restaurants and 52 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Fianarantsoa?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ambalavao, Ikongo and Ambohimahasoa.