GaylidaysGLD INDEX

GLD CITY SCORE

LOW
38/100
GLD City Score
0100

Mahajanga

The local perspective, within Madagascar.

YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX

Cities in Madagascar#9 = of 13Equal rank
Cities · Africa#96 = of 140Equal rank
Cities worldwide#1037 = of 1166Equal rank

Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →

YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT

Mahajanga, Madagascar LGBTQ+ Travel Guide & GLD City Score

Mahajanga has a published GLD City Score of 38/100, in the Low range.

Mahajanga completes the Gaylidays city coverage for Madagascar. Its displayed 38/100 result is presented with the available destination-level GLD evidence.

DestinationCity
GLD levelLow
Madagascar · Country score41/100
Understand the methodology

BEYOND THE NUMBER

LGBTQ+ travel in Mahajanga: the local context

Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.

Planning a visit to Mahajanga

For Mahajanga, urban scale, climate, transport and local operating patterns should be checked through current official information. Long road transfers and variable service frequency can affect daily plans. Confirm access and operating details shortly before departure.

Sources: Official tourism information for Madagascar

How to read the local LGBTQ+ context

For Mahajanga, local indicators refine the broader national LGBTQ+ context. Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Mahajanga. The current local adjustment is 23/100, while neighbourhood and venue experiences can still differ.

Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodology

Reading Mahajanga's GLD score

Mahajanga's 38/100 display provides comparative context within Madagascar. It is not a venue certification or safety guarantee and must be combined with current official and local information.

Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodology

Questions about Mahajanga

What should be checked before visiting Mahajanga?

Urban scale, climate, transport and local operating patterns should be checked through current official information. Long road transfers and variable service frequency can affect daily plans.

Sources: Official tourism information for Madagascar
Is Mahajanga's displayed score current?

It reflects the current connected GLD record used locally, but travellers should still consult recent destination information.

Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodology

HOW TO READ THIS SCORE

Local experience, national context

A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.

Very Low 0–29Low 30–49Medium 50–69High 70–100

BEHIND THIS SCORE

What shapes the local picture?

The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.

National foundation41.193/10041.193/100
Local adjustment23/10023/100

Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.

Source context

Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Mahajanga.

Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.

Before you go.

Does this score guarantee safety?

No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.

Where does this score come from?

This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 20 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.