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Sakaraha, Madagascar

Atsimo-Andrefana · Madagascar

Sakaraha is a small city in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar with a population of 21,826. Elevation: 1,575 ft (480 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,826 Population 6/sq mi density
1,575 ft Elevation 480 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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People

Population21,826
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Population21,826
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Coordinates-22.9000°, 44.5333°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceAtsimo-Andrefana
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (734 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sakaraha

Sakaraha is a small city in Madagascar (Atsimo-Andrefana) with a population of 21,826. The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet (480 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Climate in Sakaraha

Sakaraha has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Dec (29°C), the coldest is Jul (19.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 649 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.3°C / 81°F 18.6° / 37.5° 204.0
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 19.3° / 37.1° 100.5
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 16.6° / 35.3° 119.7
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 13.8° / 34.5° 37.4
May 21.8°C / 71°F 11.8° / 32.8° 14.7
Jun 19.9°C / 68°F 10.3° / 31.1° 11.3
Jul 19.5°C / 67°F 9.7° / 31.2° 4.7
Aug 21.6°C / 71°F 10.5° / 34.3° 5.0
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 12.3° / 36.9° 6.9
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 14.6° / 40.4° 16.8
Nov 28.2°C / 83°F 15.9° / 41° 35.6
Dec 29°C / 84°F 18.1° / 41.6° 92.5
Sakaraha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above Madagascar avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Area3,459.8 sq mi (8,960.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-22.9000°N, 44.5333°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.3 on Jan 25, 2013.

Jan 25, 2013 8 km NW of Anakao, Madagascar M5.3 125 km
Nov 14, 1992 20 km NW of Ambalasoa, Madagascar M5.0 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Dikeledi Category 2 300 km
2024 Alvaro Category 1 245 km
2023 Freddy Category 2 221 km
2013 Haruna Category 3 48 km
2009 Fanele Category 4 178 km
2009 Izilda Category 1 217 km
2006 Boloetse Category 3 206 km
2005 Ernest Category 3 180 km
1997 Gretelle Category 3 83 km
1989 Calasanjy Category 1 289 km
1982 Justine Category 1 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
March 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
April 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in

Sakaraha has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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Libraries in Sakaraha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque scolaire et villageoise0.0

Farmers Markets in Sakaraha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Sakahara

Hotels in Sakaraha

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palace Club
Runmal Hotel
Zombitse Ecolodge

Restaurants in Sakaraha

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Runmal Hotel

Gas Stations in Sakaraha

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Katsakatsa
MG #3149605836
Taritarik

Banks in Sakaraha

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BOA Agence Sakaraha

Stadiums & Teams in Sakaraha

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sakaraha

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ankazoabo AirportWAKSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sakaraha

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Anglican Church, Sakaraha

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 Sakaraha

What is the population of Sakaraha?

Sakaraha has a population of 21,826 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 3,459.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sakaraha?

Sakaraha 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 67°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

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