Ambalavao, Madagascar
Upper Matsiatra · Madagascar
Ambalavao is a mid-size city in Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar with a population of 45,784. Elevation: 3,310 ft (1,009 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 45,784 |
| Population Density | 885 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,310 ft (1,009 m) |
| Coordinates | -21.8333°, 46.9333° |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
| Country | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
| State / Province | Upper Matsiatra |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.9 inches (1,090 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ambalavao
Ambalavao is a mid-size city in Madagascar (Upper Matsiatra) with a population of 45,784. The city sits at an elevation of 3,310 feet (1,009 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.
Climate in Ambalavao
Ambalavao has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Dec (22.4°C), the coldest is Jul (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1446 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above Madagascar avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,310 ft (1,009 m) |
| Area | 51.7 sq mi (134.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 885/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.8333°S, 46.9333°E |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 9.5 in |
Ambalavao has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Ambalavao
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Anne Marie Javohey | College | - | , |
| Lycée Lovasoa | College | - | , |
Schools in Ambalavao
28 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vozama | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Imbato | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Agricole Haute Matsiatra | - | - | - | - |
| CEG Kirano | - | - | - | - |
| Sekoly FJKM | - | - | - | - |
| CEG Kirano | - | - | - | - |
| EPP | - | - | - | - |
| EPP_Farihilava | - | - | - | - |
| EPP | - | - | - | - |
| EPP_Anara_I | - | - | - | - |
| EPP_ | - | - | - | - |
| École Saint Pierre Ambalavao | - | - | - | - |
| Vozama | - | - | - | - |
| Vozama | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Teteza | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Akondromalaza | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Anorimbato | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Ambohimadera | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Iarintsena | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Manarinoro | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole des Bambins | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole privée des Bambins | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Ambalatsilalova | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Anara I | - | - | - | - |
| EF1 Vohiboay | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Sahamasy | - | - | - | - |
| EPP Avaramanda | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Joël Sylvain | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Ambalavao
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSENA | |||||
| Tsenan'Omby |
Hotels in Ambalavao
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ambalavao
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ambalavao
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ambalavao
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ambalavao
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ambalavao
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fianarantsoa Airport | WFI | Medium Airport |
| Ambalavao Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ambalavao
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ECAR | |
| Fiangonana Jesosy Mpanafaka | |
| Fiangonana Pentekotista Mitambatra | |
| FJKM Ambalalova Lovasoa | |
| FMFOI Anaody | |
| Jesosy Mamonjy |
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Waterfalls Near Ambalavao
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Ambalavao.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Riandahy |
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What is the population of Ambalavao?
Ambalavao has a population of 45,784 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 885 people per square mile, spread across 51.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ambalavao?
Ambalavao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.
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