Analalava

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Analalava
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Analalava
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°38′S47°45′E / 14.633°S 47.750°E / -14.633; 47.750
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Sofia
District Analalava
Elevation
[1]
41 m (135 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
 • Total10,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Analalava is a coastal town and commune (Malagasy : kaominina) in north-western Madagascar over the Mozambique Channel. It is approximately 150 kilometres north of Mahajanga and some 430 kilometres north of the capital Antananarivo. It belongs to the district of Analalava, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]

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Analalava is served by a local Analalava Airport. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town has a permanent court and hospital. [2]

The majority 60% of the population works in fishing. 25% are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coconuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. [2]

National Parks

The Sahamalaza National Park is partly in this municipality.

Climate

Climate data for Analalava
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)30.7
(87.3)		30.5
(86.9)		31.7
(89.1)		32.3
(90.1)		32.1
(89.8)		31.0
(87.8)		30.9
(87.6)		31.3
(88.3)		31.8
(89.2)		32.1
(89.8)		31.5
(88.7)		31.1
(88.0)		31.4
(88.5)
Daily mean °C (°F)26.4
(79.5)		26.5
(79.7)		27.0
(80.6)		27.2
(81.0)		26.4
(79.5)		25.1
(77.2)		24.6
(76.3)		24.7
(76.5)		25.3
(77.5)		26.4
(79.5)		26.9
(80.4)		26.8
(80.2)		26.1
(79.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)23.2
(73.8)		23.4
(74.1)		23.5
(74.3)		23.3
(73.9)		22.2
(72.0)		20.6
(69.1)		20.0
(68.0)		19.9
(67.8)		20.6
(69.1)		22.2
(72.0)		23.0
(73.4)		23.4
(74.1)		22.1
(71.8)
Average rainfall mm (inches)428.6
(16.87)		396.6
(15.61)		199.1
(7.84)		83.3
(3.28)		21.4
(0.84)		6.0
(0.24)		6.0
(0.24)		5.8
(0.23)		12.8
(0.50)		49.1
(1.93)		132.1
(5.20)		299.5
(11.79)		1,640.3
(64.58)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm)191713721211491692
Mean monthly sunshine hours 208.5188.2243.4271.9301.9287.0297.8312.8311.1317.9275.2235.23,250.9
Source: NOAA [3]


References and notes

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 4 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
  3. ↑ "Analalava Climate Normals 1961–1990". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . Retrieved October 19, 2015.

14°38′S47°45′E / 14.633°S 47.750°E / -14.633; 47.750


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