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Sambava, Madagascar

Sava · Madagascar

Sambava is a mid-size city in Sava, Madagascar with a population of 89,003. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

89,003 Population 1,042/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
91.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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People

Population89,003
Density1,042/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain91.6 in/yr
Sunny Days170/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population89,003
Population Density1,042 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-14.2667°, 50.1667°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceSava
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation91.6 inches (2,326 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sambava

Sambava is a mid-size city in Madagascar (Sava) with a population of 89,003. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.6 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Climate in Sambava

Sambava has an average annual temperature of 23.4°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.5°C), the coldest is Aug (20.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2882 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.5°C / 78°F 21.1° / 30.7° 505.8
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 20.9° / 30.2° 297.3
Mar 25.3°C / 78°F 21.4° / 29.8° 442.3
Apr 24.8°C / 77°F 21.2° / 29.1° 388.3
May 23.2°C / 74°F 18.5° / 27.7° 198.5
Jun 21.6°C / 71°F 17.2° / 26.1° 146.4
Jul 20.8°C / 69°F 16.4° / 24.9° 163.1
Aug 20.7°C / 69°F 16° / 25.1° 90.8
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 16.9° / 26.4° 112.4
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 18° / 28.2° 117.9
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 19.1° / 29.5° 174.4
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 20.6° / 30.7° 244.7
Sambava has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above Madagascar avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area85.4 sq mi (221.2 km²)
Population Density1,042/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2667°N, 50.1667°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.6"
141% above Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.60"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 10, 2022.

May 23, 2019 38 km S of Ambarakaraka, Madagascar M4.7 146 km
Apr 10, 2022 12 km WNW of Antakotako, Madagascar M4.4 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Dikeledi Category 1 168 km
2024 Gamane Category 2 148 km
2020 Herold Category 1 156 km
2018 Eliakim Category 1 177 km
2017 Enawo Category 4 26 km
2011 Bingiza Category 3 188 km
2009 Jade Category 1 121 km
2008 Ivan Category 4 290 km
2007 Indlala Category 4 69 km
2007 Bondo Category 4 282 km
2007 Jaya Category 3 32 km
2004 Gafilo Category 5 89 km
2002 Hary Category 5 84 km
2002 Kesiny Category 1 186 km
2000 Hudah Category 4 81 km
1994 Nadia Category 3 130 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 279 km
1988 Calidera Category 1 215 km
1984 Kamisy Category 3 219 km
1982 Justine Category 1 35 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 12.6 in Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 10.1 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 11.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in
August 72°F (22°C) 7.3 in Coldest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in
December 80°F (26°C) 8.6 in

Sambava has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in August to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.6") and September the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Sambava

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Primaire Publique Antanandronono
EPP Antaimby
Education Fondamentale du Premier Cycle Besopaka
EPP Ambatofitatra
EPP Menagisy
EPP Jean Feno Soavinandriana
EPP Ambariomihambana
EPP Ambohitrakongona
EPP Ambodisatrana
ECCOVA
Ecole Primaire Publique Ambia
Akany Fibeazana
EPP Ambolomadinika
EPP Ankorabe
École océan Sambava
Lycée privé le Bambinos
Lycée privé catholique Sambava
Collège privé Ny Poty School
Lycée privé Filadelfia Sambava
École privée la Relève
Lycée Technique Professionnel
Lycée Mixte Sambava
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Radio Stations near Sambava

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Sambava

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazary Ambodisatrana

Hotels in Sambava

23 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AVA HÖTEL
Carrefour
Chambre Isiraely
Giroflier Hotek
Hôtel Bel Air
Hôtel Florencia
Hôtel Glacier
Hotel Hazovola Sambava
Hôtel Melrose
Hôtel Milazara
Las Palmas Hôtel
Michella Hôtel
Mimi Hôtel
Orchidéa Beach II
Pacifique
Palmiste
Roana
Royal Sava Hôtel
Samba Tropical
Victorial hotel Sambava
Villa Belle Roses
Villa Scheridanne
Welcome

Restaurants in Sambava

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Annexe Audélice de Mily
Audélice de Mily
Bolobolo
Chez DADAFY
La Dinastie
Le Capricorne
Le Moger
Mimi-Resto
Orchidéa Beach II
Pacifique
Pizzeria Boule d'Or
Restaurant Camarade
Restaurant Cantonais
Restaurant Hazovola
Restaurant Iavoloha
Resto Ling
Samba Tropical

Cafes in Sambava

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au dragon rouge
Chez ZAZA

Castles in Sambava

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HOUSE

Clinics in Sambava

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mahasoa
Service Médical Interentreprises de Sambava

Veterinaries in Sambava

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MG #10892669405

Bus Stations in Sambava

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ambodisatrana
Gare routière Antanifotsy
MG #8461258577

Gas Stations in Sambava

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jirofo
Jovenna Sambava
MG #11598700162
MG #11618896573
MG #11618962771
MG #11619002962
Shell

Banks in Sambava

14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Accès Banque
Acep Madagascar Sambava
Bank of Africa
Banque Centrale de Madagascar
BAOBAB
BFV SG
BGFI bank
BMOI
BNI Sambava
Caisse d'Épargne
Dhl
NIM
SIPEM
United OTIV of SAVA

Gyms in Sambava

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MG #11618748861

Airports Near Sambava

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andapa AirportZWAMedium Airport
Antsirabe AirportANMMedium Airport
Sambava AirportSVBMedium Airport
Doany AirportDOASmall Airport

Post Offices in Sambava

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL
Paositra Malagasy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sambava

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ecar Paul
Église Adventiste du 7ème jour
Église Adventiste du 7ème jour
Église episkopaly Malagasy, fiangonana Anglikana eto Sambava
Fiangonana Vahao ny oloko
FJKM Ambariomihambana
FJKM Filadelfia
FJKM Karmela
Mosquée Bohra
Sainte Thérèse
Sta Lioka Sambava
Temoin de Jehovah
Winner's chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Antananarivo

Around Sambava

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 14
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 4
Restaurants 15
Cafes 1
Bars 4
Supermarkets 2
Banks 14
Hotels 17
Parks 2
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 11

Things to See Near Sambava

1 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
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🇲🇬 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 Sambava

What is the population of Sambava?

Sambava has a population of 89,003 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 1,042 people per square mile, spread across 85.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sambava?

Sambava has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.6 inches.

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