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Mahabe, Madagascar

Melaky · Madagascar

Mahabe is a small city in Melaky, Madagascar with a population of 10,000. Elevation: 961 ft (293 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,000 Population 2/sq mi density
961 ft Elevation 293 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
57.1 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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About Mahabe

Mahabe is a town and commune in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Besalampy, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.

People

Population10,000
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain57.1 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Population10,000
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Coordinates-17.0833°, 45.3333°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceMelaky
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation57.1 inches (1,449 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mahabe

Mahabe is a small city in Madagascar (Melaky) with a population of 10,000. The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet (293 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.1 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Climate in Mahabe

Mahabe has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Oct (28.1°C), the coldest is Jun (21.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1793 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 78°F 19.9° / 33° 580.5
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 19.8° / 31.2° 281.1
Mar 24.9°C / 77°F 19.6° / 30.9° 297.4
Apr 24.5°C / 76°F 17.6° / 30.5° 57.6
May 22.3°C / 72°F 14.5° / 29.8° 12.2
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 12.9° / 29.7° 17.2
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 12.8° / 31.1° 15.5
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 14° / 34° 6.5
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 16.2° / 36.1° 33.6
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 18° / 38.7° 39.3
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 20.5° / 38.3° 253.4
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 20° / 35.3° 199.2
Mahabe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Madagascar avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Area5,278.3 sq mi (13,670.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-17.0833°N, 45.3333°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 15.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Mar 9, 2025.

Mar 9, 2025 126 km WNW of Mahabe, Madagascar M4.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fytia Category 3 100 km
2020 Belna Category 3 70 km
2019 Idai Category 4 227 km
2014 Hellen Category 4 162 km
2008 Fame Category 2 47 km
2008 Jokwe Category 2 271 km
2008 Ivan Category 1 297 km
2007 Bondo Category 2 216 km
2004 Gafilo Category 2 7 km
2000 Hudah Category 1 285 km
1996 Bonita Category 3 20 km
1989 Calasanjy Category 1 253 km
1984 Andry Category 3 76 km
1984 Kamisy Category 1 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 15.3 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 12.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
October 78°F (26°C) 1.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
December 80°F (26°C) 8.9 in

Mahabe has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Mahabe

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ambatomainty AirportAMYSmall Airport
Bemolanga AirportBZMSmall 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 Mahabe

What is the population of Mahabe?

Mahabe has a population of 10,000 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 5,278.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mahabe?

Mahabe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.1 inches.

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