Route nationale 12a (RN 12a) is a primary highway in Madagascar of 232 km, running from Vangaindrano to Tôlanaro (Fort Dauphin). It crosses the regions of Anosy and Atsimo-Atsinanana.Alternative la RN13 10 ferries have to be taken along this road.

Renovation The part between Tolagnaro (Fort Dauphin) and Ebakika Atsimo (45km) had been refurnishedMadagascar-Tribune and the road is entirely paved.(fr) RN 12 A: Le tronçon de 45 km reliant Taolagnaro-Ebakika entièrement bitumé Selected locations on route (north to south)

Vangaindrano Masianaka - 30 km - ferry Befasy, Anosy Manambondro - 9th ferry over Mamandro river (186 km from Fort-Dauphin) Manantenina - ferry over Soavary river; (107 km from Fort-Dauphin) Esama - (ferry over Esama river) Manambato, Ansoy Ebakika Atsimo (45 km before Fort-Dauphin) Mahatalaky Mandromodromotra (17 km before Fort Dauphin) Tôlanaro (Fort Dauphin)

Ferries 10 rivers are crossed by this national road by ferry:Amenagement routieres RN12a Ferry No. River km Ferry n°1 Ebakika - PK 45 Ferry n°2 Vatomirindry -PK 54 Ferry n°3 Iaboakoho - PK 60 Ferry n°4 Manambato - PK 75 Ferry n°5 Esama - PK 95 Ferry n°6 Manampanihy - PK 108 Ferry n°7 Maroroy - PK 124 Ferry n°8 Manara - PK 150 Ferry n°9 Manambondro - PK 189 Ferry n°10 Lower Masianaka - PK 216

See also List of roads in Madagascar Transport in Madagascar

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