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Ambarakaraka, Madagascar

Diana · Madagascar

Ambarakaraka is a small city in Diana, Madagascar with a population of 16,114. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,114 Population 4/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
69.8 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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People

Population16,114
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain69.8 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population16,114
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates-13.5000°, 48.8667°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceDiana
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation69.8 inches (1,773 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ambarakaraka

Ambarakaraka is a small city in Madagascar (Diana) with a population of 16,114. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.8 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Climate in Ambarakaraka

Ambarakaraka has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1918 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.9°C / 79°F 22.2° / 31.2° 499.7
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 30.7° 331.0
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 22.5° / 30.5° 337.3
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 22.2° / 30.6° 160.3
May 25.1°C / 77°F 19.7° / 29.7° 55.2
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 18.1° / 28.9° 29.8
Jul 23.2°C / 74°F 17.5° / 28.9° 23.2
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 17.5° / 30.8° 17.1
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 18.3° / 32.2° 31.2
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 19.8° / 34.3° 32.7
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 21.5° / 34.7° 156.5
Dec 27°C / 81°F 22.2° / 33.7° 244.4
Ambarakaraka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Madagascar avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area3,970.6 sq mi (10,283.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-13.5000°N, 48.8667°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.8"
84% above Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.14"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on May 23, 2019.

Jan 5, 2005 66 km NNE of Antsohihy, Madagascar M4.7 118 km
May 23, 2019 38 km S of Ambarakaraka, Madagascar M4.7 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 211 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 1 71 km
2024 Gamane Category 2 82 km
2020 Belna Category 3 281 km
2017 Enawo Category 4 181 km
2011 Bingiza Category 3 268 km
2009 Jade Category 1 274 km
2008 Jokwe Category 1 170 km
2007 Indlala Category 4 213 km
2007 Bondo Category 4 122 km
2007 Jaya Category 2 135 km
2004 Gafilo Category 5 195 km
2002 Hary Category 5 248 km
2002 Kesiny Category 1 158 km
2000 Hudah Category 4 157 km
1994 Nadia Category 3 36 km
1984 Andry Category 4 236 km
1984 Kamisy Category 3 117 km
1982 Justine Category 1 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ambre-Bobaomby (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambre-Bobaomby Volcanic field 1,475 m (4,839 ft) Unknown 105 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 16.1 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 15.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 10.7 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
May 78°F (26°C) 1.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 1.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in

Ambarakaraka has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in July to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.1") and July the driest (0.7").

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Airports Near Ambarakaraka

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nosy Be-Fascene International AirportNOSMedium Airport
Ambilobe AirportAMBSmall Airport
Ampampamena AirportIVASmall Airport

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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 Ambarakaraka

What is the population of Ambarakaraka?

Ambarakaraka has a population of 16,114 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 3,970.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ambarakaraka?

Ambarakaraka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.8 inches.

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