Madagascar Antananarivo Mission
The Madagascar Antananarivo Mission is one of 2 missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Madagascar, centered on Antananarivo. Below you’ll find the mission office address, tips for letters and packages, weather, language and temples.
At a glance
- Organized1 July 1998
- LanguageMissionaries here usually teach in Malagasy and French; your call letter tells you your exact language.
- WeatherNear Antananarivo, the warmest month is usually November (average high about 80°F / 27°C) and the coolest is July (average low about 53°F / 12°C), with roughly 1,974 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are January, February and December.
- The Church hereMadagascar has about 20,395 Church members.
This is an unofficial family guide, not affiliated with the Church; always follow your call packet and the Missionary Portal.
Mission office
Address & phone
- Office address
- BP 5094, 101 Antananarivo, Madagascar, 261-20-22-491-95
Source: Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
We haven’t verified the mission’s phone or email yet — use the contacts in your call packet or the Missionary Portal.
Mission leaders
Who leads the mission
Not yet verified — not matched in the 2024–2026 Newsroom announcements (the mission may have been renamed). Check your Missionary Portal → About My Mission. as of October 8, 2026
Official Church area websiteAfrica South Area: official news and contacts →Letters & packages
How to send letters & packages
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day (preparation day: their weekly day for errands, letters and rest); letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
Weather & climate
Seasons, rain & live weather
Profile: very-wet · about 1974 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jan, Feb, Dec.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°F / 27°C | 64°F / 18°C | 366 mm |
| Feb | 80°F / 26°C | 64°F / 18°C | 344 mm |
| Mar | 78°F / 26°C | 64°F / 18°C | 282 mm |
| Apr | 76°F / 24°C | 62°F / 17°C | 107 mm |
| May | 72°F / 22°C | 58°F / 15°C | 55 mm |
| Jun | 68°F / 20°C | 54°F / 12°C | 64 mm |
| Jul | 66°F / 19°C | 53°F / 12°C | 55 mm |
| Aug | 69°F / 21°C | 53°F / 12°C | 43 mm |
| Sep | 72°F / 22°C | 54°F / 12°C | 40 mm |
| Oct | 78°F / 26°C | 58°F / 15°C | 76 mm |
| Nov | 80°F / 27°C | 62°F / 16°C | 155 mm |
| Dec | 80°F / 27°C | 63°F / 17°C | 270 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
What you’ll speak
Malagasy, French
Malagasy is an Austronesian language (related to languages of Borneo). Final vowels are often barely pronounced; "o" = oo.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
Closest temples & distances
- Antananarivo Madagascar Temple — Under construction (15 March 2025) · in or near Antananarivo
The Church in Madagascar
Members & congregations
- Church Membership
- 20,395
- Stakes
- 5
- Congregations
- 52
- FamilySearch Centers
- 16
- Missions
- 2
Practical
Time zone, currency, calling code
- Time zone
- Indian/Antananarivo
- Currency
- MGA
- Country code
- +261
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 1998
Culture & food
Customs & local food
- Respect "fady" (local taboos).
- Greet politely; Malagasy culture values harmony.
Foods: Romazava, Vary (rice) with everything, Zebu
Family groups
Connect with other families
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Common questions
Quick answers
What is the Madagascar Antananarivo Mission office address?
An unofficial directory lists the office at BP 5094, 101 Antananarivo, Madagascar, 261-20-22-491-95. Offices move, so confirm the current mailing address in your call packet or with the mission office before sending anything.
How do I send a package to a missionary in the Madagascar Antananarivo Mission?
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables. Confirm the current address with the mission office first.
What language do missionaries speak in the Madagascar Antananarivo Mission?
Most missionaries here serve in Malagasy and French. Your call letter states the language you will teach in.
What is the weather like in the Madagascar Antananarivo Mission?
Near Antananarivo, the warmest month is usually November (average high about 80°F / 27°C) and the coolest is July (average low about 53°F / 12°C), with roughly 1,974 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are January, February and December. Use the packing list from your call packet as the final word.
When was the Madagascar Antananarivo Mission organized?
The mission was organized on 1 July 1998.
Other missions in Madagascar
Other missions nearby
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources