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Ihosy, Madagascar

Ihorombe · Madagascar

Ihosy is a mid-size city in Ihorombe, Madagascar with a population of 41,892. Elevation: 2,405 ft (733 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

41,892 Population 6/sq mi density
2,405 ft Elevation 733 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
33.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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People

Population41,892
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain33.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation2,405 ft (733 m)
Population41,892
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,405 ft (733 m)
Coordinates-22.4029°, 46.1258°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceIhorombe
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation33.6 inches (854 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ihosy

Ihosy is a mid-size city in Madagascar (Ihorombe) with a population of 41,892. The city sits at an elevation of 2,405 feet (733 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Climate in Ihosy

Ihosy has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Dec (24.9°C), the coldest is Jul (15.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 16° / 33.9° 294.9
Feb 23.1°C / 74°F 16.6° / 31.7° 155.6
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 15.6° / 30.1° 156.7
Apr 21°C / 70°F 12.9° / 29.5° 66.6
May 18.5°C / 65°F 10.7° / 27.7° 36.4
Jun 16.3°C / 61°F 8.8° / 25.5° 51.8
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 8° / 25.5° 27.6
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 9.5° / 28.7° 21.1
Sep 19.7°C / 68°F 9.7° / 32° 17.2
Oct 22.5°C / 73°F 11.5° / 35.6° 36.1
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 14.4° / 36.8° 48.1
Dec 24.9°C / 77°F 15.2° / 36.6° 123.9
Ihosy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,405 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above Madagascar avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,405 ft (733 m)
Area7,546.5 sq mi (19,545.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-22.4029°N, 46.1258°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 19, 1999.

Nov 14, 1992 20 km NW of Ambalasoa, Madagascar M5.0 71 km
Jan 19, 1999 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar M4.0 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 2 189 km
2022 Batsirai Category 2 203 km
2022 Emnati Category 1 173 km
2013 Haruna Category 2 201 km
2009 Fanele Category 3 216 km
1997 Gretelle Category 4 80 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 288 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 280 km
1989 Calasanjy Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.8 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
December 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in

Ihosy has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in July to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Ihosy

Institution Type Founded Website
Collège privé La Source College
Collége Privé Peter Pan College
École de Management et d'innovation Technologique University
Institut Supérieur des Sciences et Technologies University

Schools in Ihosy

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kolejy Loterianina Malagasy
EPP catholique
Collège Sainte Catherine Labouré
Collège d'Enseignement Général Ihosy
Lycée Saint Pierre Chanel Ihosy
Ecole Primaire Publique Centre 1
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Libraries in Ihosy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CLIC Taratra0.0

Farmers Markets in Ihosy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tsena Tanambao Ambany
Tsena Tanambao Ambony

Hotels in Ihosy

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HOTEL BIENVENUE
Ilempo, Ankily,Madagascar
Tiana hotel

Restaurants in Ihosy

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nirina Hotel

Clinics in Ihosy

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dispensaire Filles de la Charité

Bus Stations in Ihosy

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MG #722861702
Stationnement Analaliry

Gas Stations in Ihosy

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ihorombe
Ihosy
MG #721826710

Banks in Ihosy

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BFV Bank
BNI Ihosy
BNI Madagascar Bank
BOA Agence Ihosy
Société Générale Ihosy

Shopping Malls in Ihosy

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial Carlo Viska

Stadiums & Teams in Ihosy

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ihosy

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ihosy AirportIHOSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ihosy

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Saint-Vincent de Paul
Église catholique
EKAR Masina Maria
FJKM Ihosy Fahazavana
FLM Ihosy

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 Ihosy

What is the population of Ihosy?

Ihosy has a population of 41,892 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 7,546.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ihosy?

Ihosy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.6 inches.

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