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Ambohimahasoa, Madagascar

Upper Matsiatra · Madagascar

Ambohimahasoa is a small city in Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar with a population of 12,291. Elevation: 3,743 ft (1,141 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,291 Population 363/sq mi density
3,743 ft Elevation 1,141 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
53.5 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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People

Population12,291
Density363/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain53.5 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation3,743 ft (1,141 m)
Population12,291
Population Density363 / sq mi
Elevation3,743 ft (1,141 m)
Coordinates-21.1167°, 47.2167°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceUpper Matsiatra
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation53.5 inches (1,360 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ambohimahasoa

Ambohimahasoa is a small city in Madagascar (Upper Matsiatra) with a population of 12,291. The city sits at an elevation of 3,743 feet (1,141 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Climate in Ambohimahasoa

Ambohimahasoa has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Dec (21.8°C), the coldest is Jul (14.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2966 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 15.7° / 29.3° 546.7
Feb 21.4°C / 71°F 16° / 28.1° 493.0
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 16° / 27.6° 464.9
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 13.8° / 26.9° 284.6
May 17.6°C / 64°F 11.9° / 25.4° 152.2
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 9.9° / 22.8° 199.8
Jul 14.9°C / 59°F 8.3° / 22.2° 119.0
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 9.3° / 23.9° 120.5
Sep 17°C / 63°F 10.5° / 25.7° 68.4
Oct 19.3°C / 67°F 11° / 28.9° 94.3
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 14.1° / 30.1° 148.9
Dec 21.8°C / 71°F 15.2° / 30.3° 273.3
Ambohimahasoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,743 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Madagascar avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,743 ft (1,141 m)
Area33.9 sq mi (87.8 km²)
Population Density363/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1167°N, 47.2167°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.75"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 13, 2020.

Jan 11, 2017 41 km SSW of Betafo, Madagascar M5.5 122 km
May 13, 2020 Madagascar M4.8 102 km
Jan 19, 1999 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar M4.0 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 2 9 km
2022 Batsirai Category 3 29 km
2022 Emnati Category 1 157 km
2012 Giovanna Category 4 249 km
2009 Fanele Category 1 293 km
2007 Clovis Category 1 165 km
2003 Manou Category 1 244 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 215 km
1997 Gretelle Category 4 191 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 125 km
1994 Litanne Category 4 256 km
1994 Daisy Category 2 153 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 115 km
1989 Calasanjy Category 1 287 km
1989 Jinabo Category 1 224 km
1985 Gerimena Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vakinankaratra Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,644 m (8,675 ft) Unknown 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 10.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 8.5 in
March 68°F (20°C) 8.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
July 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 9.8 in

Ambohimahasoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and August the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Ambohimahasoa

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
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Collège Saint Joseph Ambohimahasoa
CEG Ambohimahasoa
Lycée RGP Ambohimahasoa
EPP Ambohimanatrika
Lycée Fo Masin'i Jesoa
EPP Ankiboka
EPP Avaratsena
EPP Antoabe
RANDRIANASOLO Gervais Protais
EPP Annexe Antaninarenina
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Radio Stations near Ambohimahasoa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Ambohimahasoa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tsena Talata

Hotels in Ambohimahasoa

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Faldor
Nirina Hotel

Restaurants in Ambohimahasoa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Faldor

Gas Stations in Ambohimahasoa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Banks in Ambohimahasoa

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BOA Agence Ambohimahasoa

Airports Near Ambohimahasoa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fianarantsoa AirportWFIMedium Airport
Ambalavao AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ambohimahasoa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ambohimahasoa Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ambohimahasoa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
FJKM Jerosalema Vaovao
Imanasoa

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 Ambohimahasoa

What is the population of Ambohimahasoa?

Ambohimahasoa has a population of 12,291 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 363 people per square mile, spread across 33.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ambohimahasoa?

Ambohimahasoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.5 inches.

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