Ambohibary

Place in Alaotra-Mangoro, Madagascar
18°54′S 48°14′E / 18.900°S 48.233°E / -18.900; 48.233Country MadagascarRegionAlaotra-MangoroDistrictMoramangaArea • Total970 km2 (370 sq mi)Elevation
1,700 m (5,600 ft)Population
 (2018)
 • Total35,923Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)Postal code
514

Ambohibary is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. It is situated 20 km from Moramanga. The population of the commune was 35,923 in 2018.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 93% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 7% of the population.

Roads

The commune is situated along the National Road 44.

Industries

  • Usine Militaire de Moramanga: In Ambohibary is situated the only armament factory of Madagascar.[2]
  • Ambatovy mine - cobalt & nickel mine

Climate

Climate data for Ambohibary, Madagascar (1933-1940)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 27.8
(82.0)
27.6
(81.7)
27.0
(80.6)
26.3
(79.3)
26.0
(78.8)
23.7
(74.7)
24.2
(75.6)
26.6
(79.9)
28.6
(83.5)
30.4
(86.7)
30.0
(86.0)
31.0
(87.8)
31.0
(87.8)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 23.8
(74.8)
23.9
(75.0)
23.6
(74.5)
22.5
(72.5)
21.1
(70.0)
18.6
(65.5)
18.9
(66.0)
19.8
(67.6)
22.5
(72.5)
24.9
(76.8)
24.8
(76.6)
24.1
(75.4)
22.4
(72.3)
Daily mean °C (°F) 19.0
(66.2)
19.2
(66.6)
18.6
(65.5)
17.1
(62.8)
14.7
(58.5)
12.7
(54.9)
12.3
(54.1)
12.8
(55.0)
14.7
(58.5)
16.7
(62.1)
18.0
(64.4)
18.7
(65.7)
16.2
(61.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 14.1
(57.4)
14.4
(57.9)
13.5
(56.3)
11.7
(53.1)
8.2
(46.8)
6.7
(44.1)
5.6
(42.1)
5.8
(42.4)
7.0
(44.6)
8.5
(47.3)
11.3
(52.3)
13.3
(55.9)
10.0
(50.0)
Record low °C (°F) 9.0
(48.2)
9.0
(48.2)
7.5
(45.5)
4.0
(39.2)
0.2
(32.4)
−2.2
(28.0)
−0.5
(31.1)
−4.4
(24.1)
−2.3
(27.9)
−0.5
(31.1)
3.5
(38.3)
7.5
(45.5)
−4.4
(24.1)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 260.6
(10.26)
267.5
(10.53)
169.5
(6.67)
106.2
(4.18)
28.3
(1.11)
20.3
(0.80)
15.0
(0.59)
21.7
(0.85)
20.1
(0.79)
66.1
(2.60)
208.1
(8.19)
323.2
(12.72)
1,506.6
(59.29)
Average rainy days 24.2 20.1 20.1 16.8 10.1 12.5 10.3 9.3 5.9 9.1 19.3 25.6 183.4
Source: NOAA[3]

References

  • (in French:) Cas des Communes rurales d’Ambohibary et de Morarano Gare face au projet minier d’Ambatovy
  1. ^ Délimitation géographique d’Ambohibary
  2. ^ l'Usine Militaire de Moramanga
  3. ^ "Madagascar Climatological Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
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Madagascar Communes in the Alaotra-Mangoro Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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Amparafaravola (21)Andilamena (8)Anosibe An'ala (11)Moramanga (22)
5 districts; 82 communes