Faratsiho

Faratsiho is a town in the Vakinankaratra Region of Madagascar. It is the capital of the Faratsiho District.
It has a population of 46,569, 93% of whom are farmers. Being located at an altitude of 1720m, it is the highest city in Madagascar.
It is located on the RN 43 from Ambohibary – Faratsiho – Soavinandriana.
Faratsihite, a mineral, was named after the town.

Rivers

3 rivers cross the municipality of Faratsiho: Kitsamby, Sahomby and the Mahasetroka river.

Nature

Faratsiho Natural Park