Driest Cities in Madagascar

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Madagascar

1 Tranovaho 52 17.2"

2 Beloha 52 17.7"

3 Kopoky 52 18.3"

4 Tsiombe 52 18.9"

5 Morombe 51 19.3"

6 Itampolo 51 19.4"

7 Ampanihy 51 20.8"

8 Jafaro 52 20.9"

9 Ambovombe 52 22.4"

10 Toliara 51 22.5"

11 Amboasary 53 23.4"

12 Behompy 51 24.6"

13 Beteza 52 24.8"

14 Betioky 51 25.2"

15 Bekily 52 27.7"

16 Sakaraha 51 28.9"

17 Ankazoabo 51 30.8"

18 Morondava 54 30.8"

19 Beroroha 51 31.6"

20 Ranohira 24 31.9"

21 Betroka 53 33.5"

22 Ihosy 24 33.6"

23 Belo sur Tsiribihina 54 38.2"

24 Tôlanaro 53 39.2"

25 Ambalavao 21 42.9"

26 Ivohibe 24 43.5"

27 Ambatondrazaka 33 43.9"

28 Andilamena 33 44.2"

29 Bemaitso 33 44.2"

30 Maintirano 44 44.3"

31 Antsiranana 71 45.3"

32 Antsalova 44 45.6"

33 Ikalamavony 21 46.0"

34 Amparafaravola 33 46.3"

35 Imerimandroso 33 47.0"

36 Fianarantsoa 21 47.7"

37 Besalampy 44 47.8"

38 Soalala 41 49.3"

39 Sadabe 11 51.2"

40 Anjozorobe 11 51.6"

41 Ambatofinandrahana 22 52.1"

42 Antsirabe Afovoany 42 52.1"

43 Miandrivazo 54 52.5"

44 Arivonimamo 13 52.6"

45 Sadjoavato 71 53.3"

46 Ambohitrolomahitsy 11 53.4"

47 Ankazondandy 11 53.4"

48 Ambohimahasoa 21 53.5"

49 Didy 33 53.7"

50 Fandrandava 21 53.7"

51 Antsirabe 12 55.4"

52 Tsaratanana 43 55.8"

53 Soanindrariny 12 55.8"

54 Ambato Boeny 41 56.2"

55 Bealanana 42 56.3"

56 Mahabe 44 57.1"

57 Ambositra 22 57.2"

58 Fandriana 22 58.2"

59 Mampikony 42 58.8"

60 Ankazobe 11 59.2"

61 Alarobia 11 59.3"

62 Ambohidratrimo 11 59.3"

63 Anjepy 11 59.3"

64 Antananarivo 11 59.3"

65 Imerintsiatosika 13 59.3"

66 Ivato 11 59.3"

67 Maevatanana 43 59.4"

68 Iharan̈a 72 59.5"

69 Ambatolampy 12 60.0"

70 Miarinarivo 13 60.0"

71 Marovoay 41 60.2"

72 Antsohihy 42 60.3"

73 Betafo 12 60.3"

74 Antanifotsy 12 60.4"

75 Boriziny 42 60.6"

76 Marovantaza 42 60.8"

77 Marovatolena 42 60.8"

78 Sitampiky 41 60.9"

79 Tsiroanomandidy 14 63.5"

80 Analalava 42 63.6"

81 Miandrarivo 12 63.8"

82 Mahajanga 41 64.4"

83 Soavinandriana 13 64.8"

84 Fenoarivo Be 14 64.9"

85 Befandriana 42 65.2"

86 Faratsiho 12 65.3"

87 Ivato 25 69.3"

88 Ambilobe 71 69.6"

89 Ambarakaraka 71 69.8"

90 Antsohimbondrona 71 70.1"

91 Maromandia 42 70.7"

92 Ambohitrandriamanitra 11 70.8"

93 Ambohitseheno 11 70.8"

94 Antanandava 33 70.8"

95 Manjakandriana 11 70.8"

96 Mantasoa 11 70.8"

97 Merikanjaka 11 70.8"

98 Miadanandriana 11 70.8"

99 Moramanga 33 70.8"

100 Sambaina 11 70.8"

The driest cities in Madagascar receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Tranovaho receives just 17.2 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Tranovaho gets just 17.2" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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