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Ambilobe, Madagascar

Diana · Madagascar

Ambilobe is a mid-size city in Diana, Madagascar with a population of 66,029. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

66,029 Population 17/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
69.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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People

Population66,029
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain69.6 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population66,029
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates-13.2000°, 49.0500°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceDiana
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation69.6 inches (1,767 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ambilobe

Ambilobe is a mid-size city in Madagascar (Diana) with a population of 66,029. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Climate in Ambilobe

Ambilobe has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Dec (28.5°C), the coldest is Jul (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 959 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.9°C / 82°F 25.3° / 31.7° 280.0
Feb 27.9°C / 82°F 25.7° / 31.3° 191.2
Mar 28.1°C / 83°F 25.6° / 31.3° 176.7
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 25.4° / 31.8° 78.0
May 27.3°C / 81°F 23.6° / 31.1° 25.8
Jun 25.9°C / 79°F 22.2° / 30° 16.5
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.2° 8.8
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 21.2° / 29.6° 6.4
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 21.8° / 30.9° 11.4
Oct 27.1°C / 81°F 22.8° / 32.6° 8.0
Nov 28.2°C / 83°F 24.1° / 33.5° 49.0
Dec 28.5°C / 83°F 25.1° / 33.4° 107.1
Ambilobe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 69.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Madagascar avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area3,970.6 sq mi (10,283.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-13.2000°N, 49.0500°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.6"
83% above Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 17.32"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 23, 2019 38 km S of Ambarakaraka, Madagascar M4.7 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 180 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 1 34 km
2024 Gamane Category 2 50 km
2020 Belna Category 3 293 km
2017 Enawo Category 4 191 km
2009 Jade Category 1 290 km
2008 Jokwe Category 1 194 km
2007 Indlala Category 4 230 km
2007 Bondo Category 4 113 km
2007 Jaya Category 2 160 km
2004 Gafilo Category 5 224 km
2002 Hary Category 5 249 km
2002 Kesiny Category 1 123 km
2000 Hudah Category 4 189 km
1994 Nadia Category 3 27 km
1984 Andry Category 4 216 km
1984 Kamisy Category 3 90 km
1982 Justine Category 1 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ambre-Bobaomby (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambre-Bobaomby Volcanic field 1,475 m (4,839 ft) Unknown 68 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 17.3 in Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 16.3 in
March 82°F (28°C) 10.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in
September 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in
November 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
December 82°F (28°C) 11.3 in

Ambilobe has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in July to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.3") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Ambilobe

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EPP Ambalakaty
EC Mikaina
Lycée Jean-Paul II
Collège Saint-Joseph
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Radio Stations near Ambilobe

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Ambilobe

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diagonal Hôtel
Floridas
Hotel DIANA
Hôtel National
Hotel Rubis du Nord
Ibus
Le Katanga
Le Noor Hôtel

Restaurants in Ambilobe

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kekasha
L'escargot
Paradis de la Mahavavy
RANOBE D'ANTAKAFIASAKA
Restaurant
Restaurant DIANA

Bus Stations in Ambilobe

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MG #717397201
MG #717397563

Gas Stations in Ambilobe

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fary
MG #57823203
MG #717397380
Shell

Banks in Ambilobe

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BOA Ambilobe

Airports Near Ambilobe

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Ambilobe

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ambilobe Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ambilobe

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
EKAR Ambilobe

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Antananarivo

Around Ambilobe

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 4
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 1
Hotels 8
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 3

🇲🇬 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 Ambilobe

What is the population of Ambilobe?

Ambilobe has a population of 66,029 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 3,970.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ambilobe?

Ambilobe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches.

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