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Mahavelona, Madagascar

Atsinanana · Madagascar

Mahavelona is a small city in Atsinanana, Madagascar with a population of 7,987. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,987 Population 3/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
99.8 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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People

Population7,987
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain99.8 in/yr
Sunny Days159/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population7,987
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-17.6848°, 49.5087°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceAtsinanana
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation99.8 inches (2,536 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mahavelona

Mahavelona is a small city in Madagascar (Atsinanana) with a population of 7,987. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.8 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Mahavelona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above Madagascar avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days159 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area2,377.5 sq mi (6,157.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-17.6848°N, 49.5087°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.8"
163% above Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.90"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 16, 2012.

Jun 26, 1996 49 km SSW of Sahatavy, Madagascar M4.4 70 km
Mar 16, 2012 23 km ENE of Amparafaravola, Madagascar M4.2 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Gezani Category 3 47 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 296 km
2022 Emnati Category 2 243 km
2018 Dumazile Category 2 158 km
2018 Ava Category 2 41 km
2018 Eliakim Category 1 240 km
2017 Enawo Category 2 199 km
2013 Felleng Category 3 182 km
2012 Giovanna Category 4 158 km
2011 Bingiza Category 3 198 km
2009 Jade Category 1 214 km
2008 Ivan Category 4 58 km
2007 Indlala Category 3 212 km
2007 Clovis Category 1 281 km
2004 Gafilo Category 5 262 km
2003 Manou Category 1 158 km
2002 Hary Category 5 107 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 230 km
1996 Bonita Category 4 30 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
February 80°F (26°C) 13.7 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 10.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 7.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 7.1 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 76°F (25°C) 5.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in

Mahavelona has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 99.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.9") and October the driest (3.7").

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Museums in Mahavelona

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Manda Fort

Hotels in Mahavelona

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Manda Beach Hotel

Golf Courses in Mahavelona

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AZURA Golf Resort

Stadiums & Teams in Mahavelona

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mahavelona

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toamasina Ambalamanasy AirportTMMLarge Airport
Sainte Marie AirportSMSMedium Airport
Betainomby 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 Mahavelona

What is the population of Mahavelona?

Mahavelona has a population of 7,987 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,377.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mahavelona?

Mahavelona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.8 inches.

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