Daraina is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar.

The city is located at the unpaved part of the Route Nationale 5a between Vohemar and Ambilobe.

[2] Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town.

The protected area of Loky Manambato is situated at 15km near Daraina.

It hosts the only side where the Golden-crowned sifaka (Propithecus tattersalli) can be found.