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Soalala, Madagascar

Boeny · Madagascar

Soalala is a small city in Boeny, Madagascar with a population of 15,174. Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,174 Population 3/sq mi density
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
49.3 in Annual Rain
Indian / Antananarivo Timezone

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About Soalala

Soalala is a rural municipality in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soalala, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,328 in 2022 commune census.

People

Population15,174
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain49.3 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Population15,174
Population Density3 / sq mi
Coordinates-16.1000°, 45.3167°
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Country🇲🇬 Madagascar
State / ProvinceBoeny
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation49.3 inches (1,251 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Soalala

Soalala is a small city in Madagascar (Boeny) with a population of 15,174. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Climate in Soalala

Soalala has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.3°C), the coldest is Jul (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1305 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.7°C / 82°F 23.8° / 33.2° 464.2
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 23.9° / 31.9° 211.9
Mar 27.5°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.6° 197.7
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 21.8° / 31.4° 68.3
May 25.6°C / 78°F 19° / 31.1° 10.4
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 17.6° / 30.9° 12.1
Jul 24.5°C / 76°F 17.8° / 31.4° 8.5
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 18.8° / 33.4° 7.0
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 20.5° / 34.7° 20.3
Oct 28.7°C / 84°F 22° / 36.3° 19.1
Nov 29.3°C / 85°F 24.4° / 36.6° 140.4
Dec 29.1°C / 84°F 24.5° / 35.6° 145.3
Soalala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Madagascar avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Area4,470.6 sq mi (11,578.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-16.1000°N, 45.3167°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above Madagascar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 15.98"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Mar 9, 2025.

Mar 9, 2025 126 km WNW of Mahabe, Madagascar M4.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fytia Category 3 2 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 1 249 km
2022 Gombe Category 1 273 km
2020 Belna Category 3 34 km
2019 Idai Category 4 257 km
2014 Hellen Category 4 68 km
2008 Jokwe Category 2 165 km
2008 Fame Category 2 80 km
2007 Bondo Category 3 143 km
2005 Ernest Category 1 295 km
2004 Gafilo Category 2 100 km
2000 Hudah Category 1 188 km
1996 Bonita Category 3 102 km
1996 Doloresse Category 1 210 km
1995 Josta Category 1 289 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 227 km
1984 Andry Category 3 41 km
1984 Kamisy Category 1 130 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 16.0 in Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 12.6 in
March 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
November 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
December 83°F (28°C) 6.6 in Warmest

Soalala has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in July to 83°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Soalala

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Madressat Al Mourtouza
École privée "Bel Air"
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Radio Stations near Soalala

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Soalala

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Al-Nour
Les Sables d'Or

Airports Near Soalala

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Soalala AirportDWBSmall Airport

Post Offices in Soalala

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Soalala

Churches & Religious Organizations in Soalala

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée Joma
Mosquée Takwoa

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 Soalala

What is the population of Soalala?

Soalala has a population of 15,174 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 4,470.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Soalala?

Soalala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.3 inches.

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