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Ikongo, Madagascar

Fitovinany Region · Madagascar

Ikongo is a mid-size city in Fitovinany Region, Madagascar with a population of 38,851. Elevation: 1,053 ft (321 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

38,851 Population 153/sq mi density
1,053 ft Elevation 321 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
73.9 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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About Ikongo

Ikongo

Ikongo is a town in the region of Fitovinany eastern Madagascar. It is approximately 90 km south-east of the provincial capital Fianarantsoa. It has a population of 36,684 inhabitants.

People

Population38,851
Density153/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain73.9 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Population38,851
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Coordinates-21.8833°, 47.4333°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceFitovinany Region
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation73.9 inches (1,878 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ikongo

Ikongo is a mid-size city in Madagascar (Fitovinany Region) with a population of 38,851. The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet (321 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.9 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Climate in Ikongo

Ikongo has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Dec (23.9°C), the coldest is Jul (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 2361 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 17.6° / 32.1° 432.1
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 18° / 30.9° 350.3
Mar 23°C / 73°F 17.7° / 30° 360.1
Apr 21.8°C / 71°F 15.5° / 29.3° 229.0
May 19.6°C / 67°F 13.9° / 27.7° 135.3
Jun 17.7°C / 64°F 11.9° / 25.1° 173.5
Jul 17°C / 63°F 10.5° / 24.2° 94.6
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 11.5° / 26.3° 106.3
Sep 19°C / 66°F 12° / 27.9° 59.2
Oct 21.1°C / 70°F 13.2° / 31.6° 76.8
Nov 22.9°C / 73°F 16.1° / 33.5° 119.2
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 17.3° / 33.2° 224.8
Ikongo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Madagascar avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Area253.9 sq mi (657.5 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates-21.8833°N, 47.4333°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.9"
95% above Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 13.54"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 30, 2018.

Mar 30, 2018 64 km ESE of Savana, Madagascar M4.5 132 km
Jan 19, 1999 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar M4.0 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 2 88 km
2022 Batsirai Category 3 87 km
2022 Emnati Category 1 88 km
2007 Clovis Category 1 194 km
2003 Manou Category 1 292 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 277 km
1997 Gretelle Category 4 103 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 148 km
1994 Daisy Category 2 226 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 141 km
1989 Jinabo Category 1 240 km
1985 Gerimena Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 13.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 12.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 11.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in Driest
October 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 9.8 in

Ikongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 64°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.5") and September the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Ikongo

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EPP Ambodiara Sakorihy
EPP Ambalahosy
EPP Ampiatsaha
Ecole Primaire Publique Sahavondrony
EPP Anorimbatobe
EPP Ambalagoavy
Collège d'enseignement Général Ambolomadinika
Collège Marie Immaculée
Lycée Andriampanoha Ikongo
CEG Ikongo
EPP Vohinkazo
EPP Ikongo
EPP Vohitsivalana
EPP Amboangisay
EPP Maromandia
Ecole Primaire Publique Antsatrana
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Radio Stations near Ikongo

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Ikongo

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Faneva Hotel Ikongo
Le Corindon

Airports Near Ikongo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fianarantsoa AirportWFIMedium Airport
Manakara AirportWVKMedium Airport
Ambalavao AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ikongo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postes et Télécommunications Ikongo

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ikongo

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fiangonana Jesosy Mamonjy
FJKM Ikongo
FLM Ikongo
FLM Mpanazava Maromandia
JW.org
Paroasy Marie Immaculée Ikongo

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 Ikongo

What is the population of Ikongo?

Ikongo has a population of 38,851 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 253.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ikongo?

Ikongo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.9 inches.

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