Analalava

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]

Not to be confused with Analalava District, the Malagasy district named after the town.
Analalava
Analalava
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°38′S 47°45′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictAnalalava
Elevation41 m (135 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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]

Climate
Climate data for Analalava
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °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)
Average low °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) 19 17 13 7 2 1 2 1 1 4 9 16 92
Mean monthly sunshine hours 208.5 188.2 243.4 271.9 301.9 287.0 297.8 312.8 311.1 317.9 275.2 235.2 3,250.9
Source: NOAA[3]


References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "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.


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