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Toamasina, Madagascar
Atsinanana · Madagascar
Toamasina is a large city in Atsinanana, Madagascar with a population of 345,107. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Toamasina
Toamasina, meaning "like salt" or "salty", unofficially and in French Tamatave or in the past as Port aux prunes, is the capital of the Atsinanana region on the east coast of Madagascar on the Indian Ocean. The city is the chief seaport of the country, situated 215 km (134 mi) northeast of its capital and largest city Antananarivo. In 2018 Toamasina had a population of 325,857.
People
Climate
| Population | 345,107 |
| Population Density | 44,703 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | -18.1492°, 49.4023° |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
| Country | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
| State / Province | Atsinanana |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 99.2 inches (2,520 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Toamasina
Toamasina is a large city in Madagascar (Atsinanana) with a population of 345,107. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.2 inches. The timezone is Indian/Antananarivo.
Climate in Toamasina
Toamasina has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.4°C), the coldest is Jul (21.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3288 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above Madagascar avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 157 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 44,703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.1492°N, 49.4023°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 12.5 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in |
Toamasina has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 99.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.0") and October the driest (4.0").
Colleges & Universities in Toamasina
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Université de Toamasina Campus de Barikadimy | University | — | — |
| Université Privée de Madagascar | University | — | — |
Schools in Toamasina
39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée français de Tamatave | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Catholique Saint Joseph de cluny Tanamakoa | — | — | — | — |
| E.P.P LA POUDRETTE | — | — | — | — |
| CEG Ratsimilaho | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Jacques Rabemananjara | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Joseph de Cluny | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Notre Dame de Lourdes | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaitre Public Maurice Guyot | — | — | — | — |
| CEG de Référence | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Manangareza | — | — | — | — |
| Epp Morarano | — | — | — | — |
| EPP La Marne | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Technique et Professionnel Toamasina | — | — | — | — |
| CEG Radama | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Privé Stella Maris | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Nicolas Baré | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Pointe Tanio | — | — | — | — |
| Collège d'enseignement Général Augagneur | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Saint Jean Apotre Morarano | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire public Beryl Rose | — | — | — | — |
| Centre de Formation des Métiers | — | — | — | — |
| École Sacré Cœur Toamasina I | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Anglican James Seth | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée FJKM Thomas Bevan | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Maternelle Publique ROMIALO | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Privé FJKM David Jones | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Publique Tanambao 1904 | — | — | — | — |
| IFT Mangarano | — | — | — | — |
| Institut de Formation Technologique - IFT | — | — | — | — |
| École Privée Adventiste | — | — | — | — |
| La Bonne Sémence | — | — | — | — |
| Chrystelle Parc | — | — | — | — |
| Le Beau Printemps | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Publique Dépôt Analakininina | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Enfants de joie | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Privée Catholique Anne Marie Javouhey Mangarivotra | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Tanandava | — | — | — | — |
| Sekoly Mampiaty Atsinanana Semaa | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Toamasina
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Toamasina
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bazar Kely | |||||
| Bazary Ambolomadinika | |||||
| Bazary Be | |||||
| Bazary Dépôt |
Hotels in Toamasina
55 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Toamasina
45 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Toamasina
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Toamasina
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Toamasina
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Toamasina
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Toamasina
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Toamasina
12 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Toamasina
20 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Toamasina
14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Toamasina
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Toamasina
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Toamasina
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport | TMM | Large Airport |
| Betainomby Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Toamasina
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste Ambolomadinika | |
| Poste Ambolomadinika |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Toamasina
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathédrale Saint-Joseph | |
| CCS (Féminin) | |
| Ecar Saint Jean Apotre Morarano | |
| ECAR St Louis de Monfort | |
| Eem Santa Andrea | |
| Efitranon'ny Fanjakan'Andriamanitra | |
| Eglise Catholic Sacré coeur | |
| Eglise Notre Dame de Lourdes | |
| FBBM Ambolomadinika | |
| Fiangonana Anglikana Katedraly Santa Jakoba | |
| Fiangonana Jesosy Mamonjy | |
| FJKM Betela Tanambao V | |
| FJKM Tranovato Fitiavana | |
| Fjkm Ziona Salazamay | |
| FLM Morarano | |
| Metm Damaskosy Mangarano | |
| Mosquée Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri | |
| Paroisse Saint Louis de Monfort | |
| Saint Paul | |
| Sainte Croix Aumonérie Catolique Militaire |
Quick Facts
Around Toamasina
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Toamasina
1 places within 15 km
- • Ivoloina
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What is the population of Toamasina?
Toamasina has a population of 345,107 residents and is located in Madagascar. The population density is 44,703 people per square mile, spread across 7.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Toamasina?
Toamasina 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 69°F in July. The area receives 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.2 inches.