Description

10 hectares of titled farmland in the Ambanja District, northwest Madagascar. €30,000 outright. Suited to agricultural entrepreneurs, ecovillage founders, and off-grid buyers who want productive land at scale.

The property

10 ha (100,000 m²) in Maherivaratra, 39 km from Ambanja town. A large portion is currently under cassava cultivation; the remainder is bush. Terrain: Flat. Elevation: approx. 12 m. No existing structures. Boundary defined by land certificate.

Location and access

Ambanja District sits in the DIANA region of northwest Madagascar, one of the country’s most productive agricultural zones (cocoa, vanilla, pepper, ylang-ylang). From the plot: 39 km to Ambanja town (approx. 1 hour by road); Short distance to Nosy Be, the region’s international gateway (~3 h drive plus ferry). Access road: Secondary road navigable year-round. Rainy season: December–April. Mobile signal: Strong. Nearest village and daily market: Maherivaratra.

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Land conditions and water

Soil: Alluvial. Water: Borehole feasiable at around 10 m. Average rainfall: 2,100 mm/year, concentrated Dec–April. Current planting: cassava on approx. 2 ha, with scope to add cocoa, pepper, vanilla, coffee, fruit or vegetable crops depending on the micro-climate. Neighbouring land uses: smallholder farms and bush.

Legal and ownership

Title: Land certificate
Foreign ownership via 99-year leasehold title, renewable.
Land certificate must be converted to title and leasehold established.
Madagascar Invest can assist with all legal procedures.

Costs beyond the purchase price

Notary and transfer fees: ~8-10% of purchase price. Annual land tax (IFT). No buyer-side agency fee.

What it’s suited to

Cocoa, vanilla, pepper or fruit plantation at scale; ecovillage or intentional community; off-grid residence with a private food supply; qualifying investment for Madagascar residency. Not suited to buyers looking for a turnkey lifestyle property.

Next step

Contact Madagascar Invest to schedule a call or plan a visit.

Important Notes

Madagascar Invest can handle all title transfer procedures as part of this offer. The buyer will not be charged by Madagascar Invest for the title transfer procedures. The notarial fees and government transfer taxes remain at the buyers expense.
This property qualifies under the Madagascar Invest Real Estate Residency Program™. Madagascar Invest offers 1 residence permit along with the purchase of this property. The buyer will not be charged by Madagascar Invest for the residence permit procedures. Government visa fees remain at the buyers expense.
Additional residence permits can be added on for family members/dependants at an extra charge.