Marovoay
in Boeny Region, Madagascar

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-16.111 and 46.644 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -16° 6' 38" and E 46° 38' 37"
Currency and Currency Code:
Ariary - MGA
Spoken languages:
French, Malagasy
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:06 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:04 am and 5:37 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
28.883 and -118.293 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Campamento Sur
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Madagascar in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Madagascar.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Madagascar. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Delve into Marovoay

Marovoay in Boeny Region with it's 31,253 habitants is a city located in Madagascar about 202 mi (or 326 km) north of Antananarivo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Marovoay is now 09:06 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Indian / Antananarivo with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Marovoay. The closest airport in Madagascar is Amborovy Airport in a distance of 36 mi (or 58 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Royal Hill of Ambohimanga in a distance of 99 mi (or 159 km), South-East.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Mahajanga, Maevatanana, Antsohihy, Andilamena and Amparafaravola. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 86 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 85 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

30°C (87 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

32°C (89 °F)
29°C (84 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

28°C (82 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Slaughtering a zebu in Madagascar - Graphic

Published: August 12, 2012
Length: 26:06 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Johann Schmidt

Filmed in a rural village around an hour's drive from Mahajanga.


Motorcycle Ride In Madagascar

Published: April 08, 2015
Length: 07:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wendi he

just a little warm up for the big tour in madagascar.


A scuola a Tsararano, Majunga, Madagascar

Published: December 09, 2014
Length: 41:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: moramora.org DestinazioneMadagascar

La scuola che l'associazione ha contribuito a costruire. In classe durante le lezioni i ragazzi hanno imparato in brevissimo tempo a cantare in Italiano.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Marovoay

Marovoay is a city and commune (commune urbaine, Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 65,000 in 2001 commune census. Marovoay has a riverine harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.

Located at -16.1111, 46.6439 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in Madagascar, Populated places in Boeny

Marovoay District

Marovoay is a district in northwestern Madagascar. It's a part of Boeny Region and borders the districts of Mahajanga II in north, Boriziny and Mampikony in east, Ambato-Boeni in south and Mitsinjo in west. The area is 3,804 km and the population was estimated to be 124,739 in 2001. The district is further divided into 12 communes.

Located at -16.15, 46.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Boeny, Districts of Madagascar

Antsalova District

Antsalova is a district in western Madagascar. It's a part of Melaky Region and borders the districts of Maintirano in north, Morafenobe in northeast, Miandrivazo in east and Belon'i Tsiribihina in south. The area is 7,195 km and the population was estimated to be 30,062 in 2001. The district is further divided into five communes: Antsalova Bekopaka Masoarivo Soahany Trangahy

Located at -16.15, 46.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Melaky, Districts of Madagascar

Besalampy District

Besalampy is a district in western Madagascar. It's a part of Melaky Region and borders the districts of Soalala in northeast, Kandreho in east, Ambatomainty in southeast, Morafenobe in south and Maintirano in southwest. The area is 11,753 km and the population was estimated to be 37,782 in 2001. The district is further divided into six communes.

Located at -16.15, 46.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Melaky, Districts of Madagascar

Maintirano District

Maintirano is a district in western Madagascar. It's a part of Melaky Region and borders the districts of Besalampy in north, Morafenobe in east and Antsalova in south. The area is 10,031 km and the population was estimated to be 52,700 in 2001. The district is further divided into 14 communes.

Located at -16.15, 46.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Melaky, Districts of Madagascar

Morafenobe District

Morafenobe is a district in western Madagascar. It is a part of Melaky Region and borders the districts of Besalampy in north, Ambatomainty in east, Miandrivazo in south, Antsalova in southwest and Maintirano in west. The area is 6,976 km and the population was estimated to be 20,475 in 2001. The district is further divided into three communes.

Located at -16.15, 46.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Melaky, Districts of Madagascar


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Marovoay