| Farafangana | |
|---|---|
| — City — | |
| Location of Farafangana | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 24,252 |
| • Density | 155/km2 (401.4/sq mi) |
| Website | http://www.farafangana.com/ |
Farafangana is a city (commune urbaine) on the south-east coast of Madagascar approximately 400 kilometres south of the capital Antananarivo.
Farafangana is the capital of the Atsimo-Atsinanana region.
Settlements located to the north include Lokandambo, Manambotra, Ambahikarabo and Amboahangimamy, with Ambalolo to the west. To the south are Antananabo, Manambotra Atsimo and Marosondry.[1]
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Farafangana is based in the town, led by Bishop Benjamin Marc Ramaroson.
The population essentially consists of three ethnic groups: the Antefasy, Rabakara and Zafisoro.