Famous Persons from Manakara, , Madagascar
- Benjamin Marc Ramaroson - Born on April 25, 1955 - Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest
- Alain Deschamps - Born on July 18, 1928 - Diplomat - Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit | Commander of the National Order of Merit | Knight of the Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol | Officer of the Legion of Honour | National Order of Niger (died: December 31, 2022)