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Madagascar Antananarivo South Mission
!Updated Oct 2026
About this mission
The Madagascar Antananarivo South Mission is based in Antananarivo, Madagascar; other cities in its approximate area include Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa and Toliara. Well-known places in the area include Isalo National Park, Ranomafana National Park and Lake Tsimanampetsotsa. Missionaries usually teach in Malagasy and French. In Antananarivo, November is usually the warmest month (highs near 80°F) and July the coolest (lows near 53°F).
The Madagascar Antananarivo South 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
- Mission leadersRob and Ruth Campbell began serving around July 2026, according to the Church Newsroom.
- 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.
Madagascar Antananarivo South Mission address
Address & phone
- Office address
- Dingana III, B.P. 5094 Andrainarivo, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar
- Phone
- +261 20 22 491 95
✓ Official · checked Oct 2026Is this address wrong?
Mission leaders · 2026
Who leads the mission
Rob and Ruth Campbell
Serving since July 2026 · new leaders expected July 2029
Source: Church Newsroom 2026 as of October 8, 2026 · Report an update
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 letter options in the call packet (the pouch only if your packet lists one); declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day (preparation day, usually once a week: their 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.
General guidance as of October 8, 2026 · Report an update
Weather & what to pack
Seasons, rain & packing tips
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 |
What to pack
- A sweater or light jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
- A sturdy umbrella or rain jacket, and shoes that dry quickly.
- A waterproof shoulder bag in a plain color. Backpacks aren’t allowed.
- Towels: the MTC doesn’t provide them.
- Prescriptions for 3 months, in the original bottles. Family can’t mail medicine.
- Your call packet’s clothing list is always the final word.
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
Mission moms & families
Most groups are private. Tap Join and answer the group’s questions. These groups are run by families, not the Church or GotMyCall.
Common questions
Quick answers
Who are the mission leaders of the Madagascar Antananarivo South Mission?
The mission leaders are Rob and Ruth Campbell, who began serving around July 2026, as announced by the Church Newsroom. Mission leaders usually serve about three years, so new leaders are expected around July 2029.
What is the Madagascar Antananarivo South Mission address?
The mission office is listed at Dingana III, B.P. 5094 Andrainarivo, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar (checked Oct 2026). Offices move, so check your call packet before sending anything.
Where is the Madagascar Antananarivo South Mission? Is there a map?
The Madagascar Antananarivo South Mission is centered on Antananarivo, Madagascar. The map at the top of this page shows an approximate area, not official mission boundaries; your mission office can tell you exactly where you’ll serve.
How do I send a package to a missionary in the Madagascar Antananarivo South Mission?
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the letter options in the call packet (the pouch only if your packet lists one); 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 South 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 South Mission, and what should I pack?
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. A sweater or light jacket for cool mornings and evenings. A sturdy umbrella or rain jacket, and shoes that dry quickly. A waterproof shoulder bag in a plain color. Backpacks aren’t allowed. Towels: the MTC doesn’t provide them. Prescriptions for 3 months, in the original bottles. Family can’t mail medicine. Your call packet’s clothing list is always the final word.
When was the Madagascar Antananarivo South Mission organized?
The mission was organized on 1 July 1998.
Other missions in Madagascar
Other missions nearby
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources