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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 22.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 28.3 C, max wind 8.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 930 W/m2.

Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
6.3 m/s SE (133 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.01 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 22.5 6.3 133 79 1,014.5 - / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
6h 27.6 8.0 126 53 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 239.3 n/a
12h 28.3 8.8 115 54 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 1 929.6 n/a
18h 23.2 7.5 136 75 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 120.6 n/a
Tomorrow 22.5 7.5 134 76 1,015.6 0.01 / 0.01 0 0.0 n/a
30h 27.8 8.8 128 52 1,017.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 244.5 n/a
36h 28.1 9.2 116 54 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 937.6 n/a
42h 23.0 8.3 131 82 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 7 123.1 n/a
Tuesday 22.1 7.8 134 83 1,016.1 0.02 / 0.02 12 0.0 n/a
54h 27.4 9.5 126 55 1,017.7 0.01 / 0.03 0 241.1 n/a
60h 27.0 9.4 117 59 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 934.3 n/a
66h 22.6 7.9 129 82 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 12 122.2 n/a
Wednesday 21.8 8.4 133 79 1,016.3 0.28 / 0.28 27 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Antsiranana?
Now 22.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 28.3 C, max wind 8.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 930 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 05:18 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Antsiranana?
Local time is 13:04. 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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