Places to visit near

Merikanjaka

Merikanjaka is a town in Analamanga district, Madagascar of about 8,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit: 119 churches, 13 forts & heritage and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mantasoa Reservoir, Queen's Palace and Andafiavaratra.

19.1333° S, 47.8500° EPop. 8,000

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km196
Must-see9
Notable71
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Merikanjaka

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:23 pm

145 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Merikanjaka
  2. Tsiazompanirylake · 45 min
  3. Antelomitalake · 45 min
  4. Queen's Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  5. Avaratanana Anerindranoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Mantasoa Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  7. Back in Merikanjaka
Today’s loopMerikanjakaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Merikanjaka?

Mantasoa Reservoir (reservoir, about 18 km), Tsiazompaniry (lake, about 16 km), Antelomita (lake, about 25 km), Avaratanana Anerindrano (viewpoint, about 29 km), Queen's Palace (palace, about 51 km), Andafiavaratra (museum, about 51 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Merikanjaka?

196 places on Spotwander: 119 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 other attractions, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Merikanjaka?

Nasandratra, about 11 km by road; FJKM Ambohijatovo Famonjena (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Merikanjaka?

Fanongoavana, about 10 km by road; Jean-Laborde Foundry (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Merikanjaka?

Start in Merikanjaka, visit Tsiazompaniry, then Antelomita, then Queen's Palace, then Avaratanana Anerindrano, then Mantasoa Reservoir, and drive back — about 145 km by road in all.