Faratsiho
Faratsiho | |
|---|---|
 Faratsiho | |
  Faratsiho Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°24′00″S 46°57′00″E / 19.40000°S 46.95000°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Faratsiho District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jean Claude Randriamanantena |
| Elevation | 1,720 m (5,640 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 46,569 |
| Census | |
| Postal code | 114 |
| Climate | Cwb |
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]
It is located on the RN 43 from Ambohibary - Faratsiho - Soavinandriana.[3]
Faratsihite, a mineral had been named by the town.