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Ambositra, Madagascar

Amoron'i Mania · Madagascar

Ambositra is a mid-size city in Amoron'i Mania, Madagascar with a population of 43,504. Elevation: 4,324 ft (1,318 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

43,504 Population 26/sq mi density
4,324 ft Elevation 1,318 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
57.2 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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People

Population43,504
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain57.2 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation4,324 ft (1,318 m)
Population43,504
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation4,324 ft (1,318 m)
Coordinates-20.5303°, 47.2434°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceAmoron'i Mania
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation57.2 inches (1,452 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ambositra

Ambositra is a mid-size city in Madagascar (Amoron'i Mania) with a population of 43,504. The city sits at an elevation of 4,324 feet (1,318 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Climate in Ambositra

Ambositra has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.4°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3708 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.4°C / 69°F 14.4° / 27.7° 679.0
Feb 20.1°C / 68°F 14.6° / 26.7° 594.8
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 14.5° / 26.2° 633.6
Apr 18.6°C / 65°F 12.5° / 25.4° 328.8
May 16.3°C / 61°F 10.1° / 24.1° 187.0
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 8.3° / 21.6° 219.3
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 6.9° / 21.2° 150.3
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 7.7° / 22.8° 149.3
Sep 15.9°C / 61°F 8.8° / 24.7° 89.1
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 9.9° / 27.5° 131.5
Nov 20°C / 68°F 12.7° / 28.3° 204.0
Dec 20.4°C / 69°F 13.6° / 28.5° 342.0
Ambositra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,324 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Madagascar avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,324 ft (1,318 m)
Area1,685.4 sq mi (4,365.2 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates-20.5303°N, 47.2434°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
50% above Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 75 km
May 13, 2020 Madagascar M4.8 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Gezani Category 3 282 km
2023 Freddy Category 2 64 km
2022 Batsirai Category 3 69 km
2022 Emnati Category 1 201 km
2018 Ava Category 2 279 km
2012 Giovanna Category 4 188 km
2007 Clovis Category 1 152 km
2003 Manou Category 1 205 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 158 km
1997 Gretelle Category 4 255 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 124 km
1994 Litanne Category 4 200 km
1994 Geralda Category 3 271 km
1994 Daisy Category 2 98 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 117 km
1989 Calasanjy Category 1 277 km
1989 Jinabo Category 1 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vakinankaratra Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,644 m (8,675 ft) Unknown 82 km
Itasy Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,800 m (5,906 ft) -6050 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 11.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 67°F (19°C) 9.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 8.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in
December 67°F (19°C) 10.6 in

Ambositra has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 54°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.3") and July the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Ambositra

Institution Type Founded Website
Grand-Amphi IST-A University
IST Ambositra University
R+1 IST Ambositra University

Schools in Ambositra

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CFP
EPP Andriamanakoazy
CEG Ambalamahasoa
EPP AMONGY
Lycée Technique Professionelle
EPP Antoetra
CPA
Collège Privé Mathieu
CEG Zanabahona
EPP Raramonja
CEG Ambohimiadana
Lycée Rakotoarisoa
Lycée annexe Ankorombe
EPP Anovy
EPP Alakamisy-Ambohijaro
Kolejy MB Angele
EPP
EPP Andraingana Ambohipo
EPP Tsarasaotra
CEG Tsarasaotra
EPP Antalata-iary
CEG Ankorombe
EPP Alakamisy
Saint Michèle
Saint Louis
Saint Joseph De Cluny
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Radio Stations near Ambositra

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Don Bosco catholic MP3 128 kbps
RDJ MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ambositra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rova

Libraries in Ambositra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blibliothèque FISABA0.0

Farmers Markets in Ambositra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maman
Marché
Marché
Tsenan'Alakamisy
Tsenan'Iajaky

Hotels in Ambositra

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Artisan Hôtel
Grand hotel
Hotel Anjara
HOTEL ANJARA VOHIDAHY
Hôtel du Centre
Hotel Mania
Hotel restaurant le MIAMIAM GLOUGLOU
Hotel restaurant le MIAMIAM GLOUGLOU
Jonathan
Motel Violette
Motel Violette
Nambinina
Ny Soa Hotel
Sokela Hôtel
Sous Le Soleil De Mada
Toko-3
Tropical

Restaurants in Ambositra

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arena
La Terasse
Ny Faniry
Oasis
Voajanahary

Dentists in Ambositra

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MG #509657519

Bus Stations in Ambositra

5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare routière
Gare Routière Imito
MG #1148830311
MG #373181790
Soatrans

Gas Stations in Ambositra

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jovenna
Jovenna
MG #893441141
Total

Banks in Ambositra

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ACEP
BAOBAB
BFV-Société Générale
BNI - Madagascar
Cecam Ambositra

Stadiums & Teams in Ambositra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ambositra

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antsirabe AirportATJSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ambositra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ambositra Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ambositra

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Bathilde
Ecar Md Pierre sy Paule
Eglise Adventiste
EKAR Fo Madion'i Maria
EKAR Mandritsara
Fiangonana Advantiste Ankorombe
FJKM Ambohipierenana Kristy Fehizoro
FJKM Ambohiponana
FJKM Imerin'Imady
FJKM Kristy Fehizoro
FJKM Madiolahatra
FJKM Manaritsoa Ranovelona
FJKM Mandrosoa Avaratsena
FJKM Ziona Mandritsara
FLM Ankorombe Fanantenana
FLM Manantenasoa
Jesosy Mamonjy
Jesosy Mamonjy Pentekotista
Rhema
Tsararivotra

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 Ambositra

What is the population of Ambositra?

Ambositra has a population of 43,504 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 1,685.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ambositra?

Ambositra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches.

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