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Jafaro, Madagascar

Androy · Madagascar

Jafaro is a small city in Androy, Madagascar with a population of 22,000. Elevation: 719 ft (219 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,000 Population 7/sq mi density
719 ft Elevation 219 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
20.9 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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About Jafaro

Jafaro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.

People

Population22,000
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain20.9 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Population22,000
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Coordinates-24.9167°, 45.5167°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceAndroy
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation20.9 inches (532 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jafaro

Jafaro is a small city in Madagascar (Androy) with a population of 22,000. The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet (219 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.9 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Climate in Jafaro

Jafaro has an average annual temperature of 23.6°C (74°F). The hottest month is Dec (28°C), the coldest is Jul (18.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 986 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 19° / 36.9° 147.5
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 19° / 37.5° 137.1
Mar 24.7°C / 76°F 16.8° / 34.9° 197.6
Apr 23.3°C / 74°F 15.6° / 32.9° 124.6
May 20.9°C / 70°F 13.5° / 31.1° 40.9
Jun 19.3°C / 67°F 11.3° / 29.6° 57.8
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 10.7° / 30.1° 31.5
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 12° / 33.1° 28.5
Sep 22.7°C / 73°F 13.9° / 36° 46.6
Oct 24.7°C / 76°F 14.5° / 39.6° 36.3
Nov 26.7°C / 80°F 16.7° / 40.9° 48.5
Dec 28°C / 82°F 17.7° / 41.3° 89.1
Jafaro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above Madagascar avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area3,345.2 sq mi (8,664.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-24.9167°N, 45.5167°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"
45% below Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Honde Category 1 211 km
2013 Haruna Category 2 82 km
2012 Giovanna Category 2 171 km
2007 Favio Category 3 173 km
2006 Boloetse Category 2 162 km
2005 Ernest Category 3 98 km
2004 Cela Category 1 299 km
1997 Gretelle Category 4 163 km
1982 Justine Category 1 191 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
April 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 76°F (25°C) 1.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in

Jafaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 67°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.3").

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Airports Near Jafaro

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ambovombe AirportSmall Airport
Antanimora AirportSmall Airport
Bekily AirportOVASmall Airport
Ifotaka AirportSmall Airport
Tranoroa AirportSmall Airport
Tsihombe AirportSmall Airport

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 Jafaro

What is the population of Jafaro?

Jafaro has a population of 22,000 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 3,345.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jafaro?

Jafaro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.9 inches.

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