Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar · Africa
Ambalavao is worth a stop: 50 minutes from Fianarantsoa, 10km from Anja Community Reserve.
Ambalavao is a town located in Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar. With a population of 45,784, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Ambalavao sits in Madagascar. It's in the Indian/Antananarivo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ambalavao to your route.
Ambalavao [amˌbalaˈvaw] is a city (commune urbaine) in Madagascar, in the Haute Matsiatra region. The city is in the most southern part of the Central Highlands, near the city of Fianarantsoa.
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Ambalavao is located in Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar, Africa. The coordinates are -21.8333 latitude, 46.9333 longitude.
Ambalavao has a population of approximately 45,784 people, making it a town in Madagascar.
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1 notable place within an hour's drive.
national park
A boulder-strewn community-run reserve beneath granite cliffs near Ambalavao, holding the densest population of ring-tailed lemurs in Madagascar. Right on the RN7, so it needs no detour off the main southern route.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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