Sambava
Sambava | |
|---|---|
 Sambava Beach | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Sambava |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 40,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Betsimisaraka |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Sambava [samˈbav] is a city and commune (commune urbaine; Malagasy: kaominina) at the east coast of northern Madagascar. It is the capital of Sambava District and Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 40,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]
Infrastructure
Sambava is located at the Route Nationale 5B Ambilobe - Antalaha and also disposes of a local, regional airport. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[1]
Economy
Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 45% and 0.5% of the working population. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coconut and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 0.5% and 53.5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 0.5% of the population.[1]
Sambava disposes of white, sandy beaches with several hotels. The Marojejy National Park is close to Sambava on the road to Andapa.
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Beach view from Sambava -
Townhall -
Market road in Sambava -
Women grading vanilla beans -
Beach view from Sambava
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Climate
| Climate data for Sambava | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
27 (81) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
27 (81) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
21 (70) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
19 (66) |
18 (64) |
18 (64) |
19 (66) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 342 (13.5) |
257 (10.1) |
284 (11.2) |
227 (8.9) |
183 (7.2) |
183 (7.2) |
176 (6.9) |
195 (7.7) |
100 (3.9) |
109 (4.3) |
132 (5.2) |
219 (8.6) |
2,407 (94.8) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 178 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 222 | 218 | 216 | 215 | 222 | 191 | 191 | 201 | 215 | 243 | 230 | 240 | 2,604 |
| Source: The Weather Network[2] | |||||||||||||
References and notes
- ^ a b c d "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
- ^ "Climate Statistics for Sambava, Madagascar (1961-1990)". Retrieved February 25, 2012.
