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Antanifotsy, Madagascar

Vakinankaratra · Madagascar

Antanifotsy is a mid-size city in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar with a population of 70,626. Elevation: 5,154 ft (1,571 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

70,626 Population 48/sq mi density
5,154 ft Elevation 1,571 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
60.4 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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People

Population70,626
Density48/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain60.4 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation5,154 ft (1,571 m)
Population70,626
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation5,154 ft (1,571 m)
Coordinates-19.6500°, 47.3167°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceVakinankaratra
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation60.4 inches (1,534 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Antanifotsy

Antanifotsy is a mid-size city in Madagascar (Vakinankaratra) with a population of 70,626. The city sits at an elevation of 5,154 feet (1,571 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.4 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Climate in Antanifotsy

Antanifotsy has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Dec (18.7°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3211 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.6°C / 65°F 12.2° / 25.7° 598.7
Feb 18.3°C / 65°F 11.7° / 25.5° 474.4
Mar 18.1°C / 64°F 12.2° / 24.5° 478.0
Apr 16.9°C / 62°F 9.9° / 24° 382.8
May 14.5°C / 58°F 7.6° / 22.5° 138.6
Jun 12.5°C / 54°F 6.3° / 19.9° 134.0
Jul 11.6°C / 53°F 5.2° / 19.8° 108.0
Aug 12.7°C / 55°F 5.7° / 21.6° 98.2
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 7.1° / 23.7° 69.4
Oct 16.7°C / 62°F 7.7° / 25.9° 114.1
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 10.5° / 26.5° 237.5
Dec 18.7°C / 66°F 11.2° / 26.6° 377.1
Antanifotsy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,154 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Madagascar avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,154 ft (1,571 m)
Area1,464.3 sq mi (3,792.6 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates-19.6500°N, 47.3167°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.01"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.75"

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 90 km
May 13, 2020 Madagascar M4.8 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Gezani Category 3 192 km
2023 Freddy Category 2 161 km
2022 Batsirai Category 3 162 km
2022 Emnati Category 1 246 km
2018 Ava Category 2 202 km
2012 Giovanna Category 4 102 km
2008 Ivan Category 3 253 km
2007 Clovis Category 1 179 km
2003 Manou Category 1 176 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 64 km
1996 Bonita Category 4 279 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 171 km
1994 Litanne Category 4 129 km
1994 Geralda Category 3 187 km
1994 Daisy Category 2 67 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 173 km
1989 Jinabo Category 1 223 km
1989 Calasanjy Category 1 287 km
1986 Honorinina Category 2 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vakinankaratra Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,644 m (8,675 ft) Unknown 45 km
Itasy Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,800 m (5,906 ft) -6050 94 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 12.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 65°F (18°C) 10.7 in
March 65°F (18°C) 8.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
July 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 6.7 in
December 65°F (18°C) 10.6 in

Antanifotsy has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 53°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.0") and August the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Antanifotsy

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
KLM Antanifotsy
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Farmers Markets in Antanifotsy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tsena Ambohidranandriana

Castles in Antanifotsy

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rova de Tsinjoarivo

Train Stations in Antanifotsy

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ilempona

Airports Near Antanifotsy

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antananarivo Arivonimamo AirportSmall Airport
Antsirabe AirportATJSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Antanifotsy

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ankany FLM Antanifotsy
EKAR Notre Dame de Lourdes Antanifotsy
FLM Antanifotsy

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Antananarivo

Around Antanifotsy

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 1

Things to See Near Antanifotsy

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Ambohibatazana

🇲🇬 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 Antanifotsy

What is the population of Antanifotsy?

Antanifotsy has a population of 70,626 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 1,464.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Antanifotsy?

Antanifotsy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.4 inches.

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