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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).

Data updated June 2026

45,784 Population 885/sq mi density
3,310 ft Elevation 1,009 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
42.9 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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People

Population45,784
Density885/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain42.9 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation3,310 ft (1,009 m)
Population45,784
Population Density885 / sq mi
Elevation3,310 ft (1,009 m)
Coordinates-21.8333°, 46.9333°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceUpper Matsiatra
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation42.9 inches (1,090 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 15° / 30.2° 326.6
Feb 21.4°C / 70°F 15.3° / 28.8° 219.4
Mar 20.9°C / 70°F 14.9° / 27.8° 223.2
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 12.7° / 27.1° 108.4
May 17.2°C / 63°F 10.9° / 25.5° 62.8
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 8.6° / 23.2° 82.7
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 7.3° / 22.9° 43.0
Aug 16°C / 61°F 8.6° / 25.5° 40.9
Sep 17.6°C / 64°F 9.3° / 28.3° 27.6
Oct 20.1°C / 68°F 10.6° / 31.2° 51.4
Nov 22°C / 72°F 13.8° / 32.1° 88.8
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 14.5° / 32.1° 170.8
Ambalavao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,310 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above Madagascar avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,310 ft (1,009 m)
Area51.7 sq mi (134.0 km²)
Population Density885/sq mi
Coordinates-21.8333°N, 46.9333°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 19, 1999.

Jan 19, 1999 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar M4.0 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 2 90 km
2022 Batsirai Category 3 100 km
2022 Emnati Category 1 123 km
2013 Haruna Category 1 292 km
2009 Fanele Category 1 269 km
2007 Clovis Category 1 229 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 297 km
1997 Gretelle Category 4 122 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 184 km
1994 Daisy Category 2 237 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 176 km
1989 Calasanjy Category 1 296 km
1989 Jinabo Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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").

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Colleges & Universities in Ambalavao

Institution Type Founded Website
Collège Anne Marie Javohey College
Lycée Lovasoa College

Schools in Ambalavao

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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
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Farmers Markets in Ambalavao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
TSENA
Tsenan'Omby

Hotels in Ambalavao

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aux Bougainvillés
Betsileo Country Lodge
Hôtel Samoina
Hôtel Tropik
Hôtel Tsienimparihy
OM Hôtel
RAVORAVO HOTEL
Résidence du Betsileo
Sorafa Hôtel
Tsienimparihy

Restaurants in Ambalavao

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aux Jacarandas
Hotelintsika
Restaurant_anja
The Anja Reserve Restaurant
Tsienimparihy

Bus Stations in Ambalavao

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kofifi (Nationale)
MG #1332794068
MG #3989373186

Gas Stations in Ambalavao

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tsienimparihy

Banks in Ambalavao

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNI
BOA Agence Ambalavao
Caisse d'Épargne

Airports Near Ambalavao

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fianarantsoa AirportWFIMedium Airport
Ambalavao AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ambalavao

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ECAR
Fiangonana Jesosy Mpanafaka
Fiangonana Pentekotista Mitambatra
FJKM Ambalalova Lovasoa
FMFOI Anaody
Jesosy Mamonjy

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Antananarivo

🇲🇬 About Madagascar

Capital Antananarivo
Population 26,262,368
Area 587,040 km²
GDP (USD) $15,869,945,478
GDP per capita $509
HDI 0.501
Life expectancy 63.6 years
Internet users 20.4%
Urban population 32.0%
Currency MGA (Ariary)
Languages French, Malagasy
Calling code +261
TLD .mg
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Madagascar

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 29 Martyrs' Day Martyrs' Day
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension Day
May 25 Whit Monday Whit Monday
Jun 26 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assumption Day
Nov 1 All Saints' Day All Saints' Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ambalavao

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. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.

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