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Antsiranana

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Location & Surroundings

Antsiranana is a city in Diana, Madagascar with 136,959 inhabitants, at 60 m elevation. The national capital Antananarivo is about 755 km to the south. The nearest airport is Arrachart Airport, 4 km away.

Also known as: Анцеранана · Antsirana · Antsiran̈ana · Antsirane · Antseranana

Overview

Antsiranana is commune in Madagascar — FR ville portuaire du nord de Madagascar.

It is located in Diana Region, Madagascar.

It covers about 42 square kilometre.

Also known as: Diogo Soares, Diego-Suarez, Diégo-Suarez, Diego Suarez, Antseranana

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Basic Data

  • Country Madagascar
  • Located in Diana Region
  • Area 42 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 19' 2" S, 49° 17' 31" E
  • Elevation DEM: 60 m
  • Timezone Indian/Antananarivo
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 136,959
  • Pop. Density 7,220 p/km²
  • Built-up 28.1%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Ariary (MGA)
  • Phone Prefix +261

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Alternate Names

ru
Анцеранана
Antsirana
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Antsiran̈ana
Antsirane
Antseranana

Weather in Antsiranana

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Antsiranana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 28.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 28.2 C, max wind 8.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 905 W/m2.

Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
8.4 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.02 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 28.2 8.4 114 54 1,013.8 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 23.3 7.3 132 82 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.00 20 124.6 n/a
12h 22.5 6.7 136 79 1,015.5 0.02 / 0.02 2 0.0 n/a
18h 27.6 8.3 120 60 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.02 96 257.9 n/a
Tomorrow 27.9 7.9 111 57 1,013.6 0.01 / 0.02 53 905.2 n/a
30h 22.8 6.1 133 81 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 124.1 n/a
36h 22.1 5.6 137 83 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
42h 28.1 6.6 118 59 1,015.5 0.02 / 0.02 2 247.7 n/a
Wednesday 28.2 6.5 103 61 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 3 930.3 n/a
54h 23.4 3.8 125 90 1,015.3 0.04 / 0.04 12 121.9 n/a
60h 22.1 3.0 133 93 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.04 18 0.0 n/a
66h 28.4 4.2 100 62 1,014.9 0.02 / 0.06 25 253.2 n/a
Thursday 28.1 4.8 75 63 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.03 11 878.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Antsiranana?
Now 28.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 28.2 C, max wind 8.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 905 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Antsiranana today?
Sunrise around 05:11 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Antsiranana?
Local time is 23:26. Time zone: Indian/Antananarivo (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Antsiranana?
Antsiranana is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Antsiranana?
Population about 136,959.
What is the elevation of Antsiranana?
DEM 60 m.
Where is Antsiranana located?
It is at -12.31732, 49.29188 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Antsiranana in?
It is in Madagascar.

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Last updated 2023-12-21
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