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Morondava, Madagascar

Menabe · 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Morondava is a mid-size city in Menabe, Madagascar with a population of 56,671. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
56,671 Population 29/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone
$509 Median Income
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$509 median income, 3.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$100/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $509
99% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $100
91% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 4.3%
87% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
16% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 69.2%
458% higher than US avg

People

Population56,671
Median Age19.7 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C
Median Income$509
Per Capita$509
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty69.2%

Housing

F
Home ValueN/A
Rent$100
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity4.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking15.3%
Depression5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
AQI28 (Good)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+74.7%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband20.4%
Population56,671
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-20.2887°, 44.3178°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceMenabe
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (783 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$509
Median Age19.7 years

Is Morondava a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Morondava receives an overall livability score of 1.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Morondava faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Morondava is $509, 99% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 69.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $100 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Morondava has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F. Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 280 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Morondava has a population of 56,671 with a density of 29 people per square mile, spread across 1,974.9 square miles. The median age is 19.7 years, 49% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 50.2% male. 3.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 33.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

56,671
Total Population
29
People / sq mi
19.7yrs
Median Age
49% below US avg
1,974.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Morondava vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Morondava vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Morondava is $509, which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $509 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 69.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 28.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Morondava vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$509
99% below US avg
Per Capita Income$509

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
16% below US avg
Poverty Rate69.2%
458% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living28.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $100 (91% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$100
91% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied20.0%

Property Tax

In Morondava, 4.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 36.9% have high blood pressure. 15.3% are current smokers. 0.9% report binge drinking. 5.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 18.6% experience frequent mental distress.

Health Metrics: Morondava vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity4.3%
87% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
High Blood Pressure36.9%
COPD23.9%
Kidney Disease43.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.3%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking0.9%
Depression5.5%
Mental Distress18.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate33.0%
Premature Death259/100K

Food & Exercise

Morondava has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28 — among the cleanest air in the country. 89% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall30.8 inches
19% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.4%

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1,974.9 sq mi (5,115.0 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates-20.2887°N, 44.3178°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in
March 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in
December 83°F (28°C) 6.2 in

Morondava has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F — from 72°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and June the driest (0.1").

6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 82% below the national average of 33.7%. 74.7% have completed high school. 20.4% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
82% below US avg
High School+74.7%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density29/sq mi
Total Area1,974.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Morondava

What is the population of Morondava?

Morondava has a population of 56,671 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 1,974.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 19.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.8% female and 50.2% male.

Is Morondava expensive to live in?

Morondava is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 28.9 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $509, 99% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $100 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

What is the weather like in Morondava?

Morondava has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 28.

How is the job market in Morondava?

Morondava has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Morondava?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $100.

How are the schools in Morondava?

6.0% of adults in Morondava hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.7% have completed high school.

How healthy is Morondava?

The obesity rate in Morondava is 4.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 15.3% of adults are smokers. 5.5% of residents report depression.

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