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Sahavato, Madagascar

Vatovavy Region · Madagascar

Sahavato is a small city in Vatovavy Region, Madagascar with a population of 28,000. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

28,000 Population 264/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
100.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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About Sahavato

Sahavato is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 28,000 in 2001 commune census.

People

Population28,000
Density264/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain100.6 in/yr
Sunny Days168/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population28,000
Population Density264 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates-20.6000°, 48.3333°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceVatovavy Region
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation100.6 inches (2,554 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sahavato

Sahavato is a small city in Madagascar (Vatovavy Region) with a population of 28,000. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.6 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Climate in Sahavato

Sahavato has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (17.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2658 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 18° / 31.3° 453.4
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 18.2° / 29.4° 449.5
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 18.5° / 28.7° 447.7
Apr 22°C / 72°F 16.6° / 28.5° 293.6
May 20°C / 68°F 14.1° / 26.9° 145.9
Jun 18.2°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24.5° 154.2
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 11.7° / 23.9° 110.4
Aug 18.1°C / 65°F 11.8° / 25.1° 110.8
Sep 19.1°C / 66°F 12.8° / 26.2° 62.9
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 13.8° / 29.8° 82.1
Nov 22.8°C / 73°F 16.6° / 30.7° 121.2
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 17.7° / 31.4° 226.6
Sahavato has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 100.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above Madagascar avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area106.3 sq mi (275.2 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates-20.6000°N, 48.3333°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.6"
165% above Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 16.22"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on May 13, 2020.

May 13, 2020 Madagascar M4.8 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Gezani Category 3 267 km
2023 Freddy Category 2 51 km
2022 Batsirai Category 3 45 km
2022 Emnati Category 2 97 km
2018 Dumazile Category 3 253 km
2018 Ava Category 2 239 km
2013 Felleng Category 2 230 km
2012 Giovanna Category 4 181 km
2007 Clovis Category 1 38 km
2003 Manou Category 1 122 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 113 km
1997 Gretelle Category 4 212 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 23 km
1994 Litanne Category 4 167 km
1994 Geralda Category 3 245 km
1994 Daisy Category 2 90 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 28 km
1989 Jinabo Category 1 101 km
1986 Honorinina Category 1 289 km
1985 Gerimena Category 1 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vakinankaratra Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,644 m (8,675 ft) Unknown 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 15.4 in Warmest
February 78°F (25°C) 14.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 16.2 in Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
July 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
August 67°F (20°C) 4.9 in Coldest
September 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 11.0 in

Sahavato has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 100.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.2") and October the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Sahavato

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EPP Mangarivotra
EPP Sahavato
EPP Ampitsahambe
CEG Vohilava
CEG Ambodiara II
EPP Ambalafatakana
EPP Tsararano
EPP Ambavan'i Sahavato
CEG Ambavan'i Sahavato
Lycée Sahavato
CEG Sahavato
EPP Ambodiara II
EPP Behendrina
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Castles in Sahavato

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tranompokonolona

Airports Near Sahavato

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mananjary AirportMNJMedium 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 Sahavato

What is the population of Sahavato?

Sahavato has a population of 28,000 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 264 people per square mile, spread across 106.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sahavato?

Sahavato has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.6 inches.

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