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Mahajanga, Madagascar
Boeny · Madagascar
Mahajanga is a large city in Boeny, Madagascar with a population of 260,556. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 260,556 |
| Population Density | 12,735 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.7167°, 46.3167° |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
| Country | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
| State / Province | Boeny |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.4 inches (1,636 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mahajanga
Mahajanga is a large city in Madagascar (Boeny) with a population of 260,556. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.4 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.
Climate in Mahajanga
Mahajanga has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.8°C), the coldest is Jul (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1431 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above Madagascar avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,735/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7167°N, 46.3167°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 16.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 13.6 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in |
Mahajanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in July to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.2") and September the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Mahajanga
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Nationale d'Enseignement Maritime;École Nationale d'Enseignement Maritime | University | — | — |
| Faculté de Médecine | University | — | — |
| Institut d'Odonto-Stomatologie Tropicale de Madagascar | University | — | — |
| Institut d'Odonto-Stomatologie Tropicale de Madagascar | University | — | — |
| Institut de formation inter régional des paramédicaux Mahajanga | University | — | — |
| Université de Mahajanga | University | — | — |
| Université de Mahajanga | University | — | — |
| Université Privée de Madagascar | University | — | — |
Schools in Mahajanga
88+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Philibert Tsiranana | — | — | — | — |
| École Notre Dame | — | — | — | — |
| Sainte Jeanne d'arc | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Al Noor | — | — | — | — |
| La Ruche | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Nobel | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Sainte Jeanne d'Arc I | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Privé Nicoletta | — | — | — | — |
| Infotour | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Sainte-Marie | — | — | — | — |
| EPP François Poirier | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privé les Chérubins | — | — | — | — |
| Centre Al-Fourkan | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privé Papooses | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée technique et professionnel Mahajanga | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Fiharovana | — | — | — | — |
| École Catholique Coeur Immaculé de Marie | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Amborovy | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Ampitilova | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Montfort Saint-Gabriel | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Adventiste | — | — | — | — |
| Madressat Wali-al-Asr | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Privé FjKM | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Fanantenana | — | — | — | — |
| CEG Antanimalandy | — | — | — | — |
| EPP antanimalandy | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Antanimalandy Mahajanga | — | — | — | — |
| COLLEGE PRIVEE ELICE VALIDE | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Français Françoise Dolto | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Mahabibo Fiofio | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Barday | — | — | — | — |
| CEG Charles Renel | — | — | — | — |
| CEG Tsararano | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Fanantenana | — | — | — | — |
| Plein Soleil | — | — | — | — |
| LYCÉE PRIVÉE ELICE VALIDE | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Privé Espoir | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Privé FJKM Ziona Vaovao Mahajanga | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Privé FJKM Ziona Vaovao | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privé Cocoon-I | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Privée Riovam School | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privée Excellent Petit Nid | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Privée Mahavelona | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Belinta | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Philibert Tsiranana | — | — | — | — |
| École Notre Dame | — | — | — | — |
| Sainte Jeanne d'arc | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Al Noor | — | — | — | — |
| La Ruche | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Nobel | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Sainte Jeanne d'Arc I | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Privé Nicoletta | — | — | — | — |
| Infotour | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Sainte-Marie | — | — | — | — |
| EPP François Poirier | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privé les Chérubins | — | — | — | — |
| Centre Al-Fourkan | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privé Papooses | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée technique et professionnel Mahajanga | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Fiharovana | — | — | — | — |
| École Catholique Coeur Immaculé de Marie | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Amborovy | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Amparemahitsy | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Ampitilova | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Montfort Saint-Gabriel | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Adventiste | — | — | — | — |
| Plein Soleil | — | — | — | — |
| CEG Antanimalandy | — | — | — | — |
| EPP antanimalandy | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Antanimalandy Mahajanga | — | — | — | — |
| COLLEGE PRIVEE ELICE VALIDE | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Français Françoise Dolto | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Mahabibo Fiofio | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Barday | — | — | — | — |
| CEG Charles Renel | — | — | — | — |
| CEG Tsararano | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Privé FjKM | — | — | — | — |
| Madressat Wali-al-Asr | — | — | — | — |
| LYCÉE PRIVÉE ELICE VALIDE | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Privé Espoir | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Privé FJKM Ziona Vaovao Mahajanga | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Privé FJKM Ziona Vaovao | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privé Cocoon-I | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Privée Riovam School | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privée Excellent Petit Nid | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Privée Mahavelona | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Belinta | — | — | — | — |
| Ampasika | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mahajanga
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Mahajanga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozea Akiba |
Libraries in Mahajanga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque (DRCC Mahajanga) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque (DRCC Mahajanga) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mahajanga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antanimasaja | |||||
| Bazar Be | |||||
| Bazary Mahabibo | |||||
| Bazary Marolaka | |||||
| Bazary Tsaramandroso | |||||
| Bazary Tsararano | |||||
| Marché Morafeno | |||||
| Marché Morafeno |
Hotels in Mahajanga
105 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mahajanga
82 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mahajanga
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Mahajanga
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mahajanga
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Mahajanga
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Mahajanga
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Mahajanga
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mahajanga
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mahajanga
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mahajanga
5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mahajanga
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mahajanga
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mahajanga
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mahajanga
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mahajanga
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Amborovy Airport | MJN | Large Airport |
| Besakoa Airport | BSV | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mahajanga
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ambovoalanana | |
| Ambovoalanana | |
| Colis Express | |
| Colis Express | |
| Mahajanga Principal Post Office | |
| Mahajanga Principal Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Mahajanga
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Complexe Mère Enfant | ||
| Service Pédiatrie | ||
| service radiologie | ||
| Urgences |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mahajanga
51 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adventist Church Ampasika | |
| Aumônerie Androva | |
| Aumônerie Androva | |
| Cathédrale du Cœur-Immaculé de Marie | |
| Cathédrale du Cœur-Immaculé de Marie | |
| Centre islamique Al-Qaem | |
| Church | |
| Doany Andriamisara | |
| Ecar Fo Masin'ny Jesoa | |
| Ecar Fo Masin'ny Jesoa | |
| Église Adventiste du Septième Jour Amborovy | |
| Église Adventiste du Septième Jour Amborovy | |
| Église Orthodoxe Saint Nicolas | |
| Église Orthodoxe Saint Nicolas | |
| Eglise Rhefi Betamanga | |
| Eglise Rhefi Betamanga | |
| Ekar Feon'i Fanahy Masina Antanimalandy | |
| Ekar Feon'i Fanahy Masina Antanimalandy | |
| EKAR Fomasin'i Jesoa | |
| EKAR Fomasin'i Jesoa |
Quick Facts
Around Mahajanga
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Mahajanga
10 places within 15 km
- • Plage du Village Touristique
- • Grotte de Belobaka I
- • Grotte de Belobaka II
- • Grotte de Belobaka III
- • Grotte de Belobaka IV
- • Grotte de Belobaka V
- + 1 more
- • Phare ENEM
- • Aqualand Park
- • Crocodiles
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Public Holidays in Madagascar
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Mahajanga
What is the population of Mahajanga?
Mahajanga has a population of 260,556 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 12,735 people per square mile, spread across 20.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mahajanga?
Mahajanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.4 inches.