Comparing Madagascar with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Madagascar and South Africa

Is Madagascar warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Madagascar is hotter than South Africa . Madagascar has an average temperature of 24°C/75°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Madagascar's hottest month is January, with an average maximum temperature of 31°C/88°F, which is hotter than South Africa's hottest month (also January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

Average Monthly Maximum Temperatures
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Is Madagascar colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Madagascar is not colder than South Africa . Madagascar has an average minimum temperature of 19°C/66°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Madagascar's coldest month is July, with an average minimum temperature of 15°C/59°F, which is not colder than South Africa's coldest month (June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F).

Average Monthly Minimum Temperatures
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Does Madagascar have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Madagascar has more rain than South Africa. Madagascar has an average annual rainfall of 809mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Madagascar's wettest month is January, with an average monthly rainfall of 174mm, which is wetter than South Africa's wettest month (December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm).

Average Monthly Rainfall
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Compare location information for Madagascar and South Africa

How far is Madagascar from South Africa?

The midpoint of Madagascar is approximately 1,704 miles (2,742km) north east of South Africa.

Is Madagascar further west than South Africa?

No, Madagascar is not further west than South Africa.

Is Madagascar further east than South Africa?

Yes, Madagascar is further east than South Africa. The midpoint of Madagascar is further east by approximately 1,614 miles (2,597km).

Is Madagascar further north than South Africa?

Yes, Madagascar is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Madagascar is further north by approximately 815 miles (1,311km).

Is Madagascar further south than South Africa?

No, Madagascar is not further south than South Africa.

Is Madagascar bigger than South Africa?

No, Madagascar is smaller than South Africa. Madagascar has an area of 581,540 km2 (1,506,189 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Madagascar is 632,930 km2 (1,639,289 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Madagascar 2 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Madagascar smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Madagascar is smaller than South Africa. Madagascar has an area of 581,540 km2 (1,506,189 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Madagascar is 632,930 km2 (1,639,289 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Madagascar 2 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Madagascar?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 1,704 miles (2,742km) south west of Madagascar.

Is South Africa further west than Madagascar?

Yes, South Africa is further west than Madagascar. The midpoint of South Africa is further west by approximately 1,614 miles (2,597km).

Is South Africa further east than Madagascar?

No, South Africa is not further east than Madagascar.

Is South Africa further north than Madagascar?

No, South Africa is not further north than Madagascar.

Is South Africa further south than Madagascar?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Madagascar. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 815 miles (1,311km).

Is South Africa bigger than Madagascar?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Madagascar. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Madagascar has an area of 581,540 km2 (1,506,189 miles2) which means that South Africa is 632,930 km2 (1,639,289 miles2) bigger than Madagascar.
That makes South Africa 2 times bigger than Madagascar.

Is South Africa smaller than Madagascar?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Madagascar. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Madagascar has an area of 581,540 km2 (1,506,189 miles2) which means that South Africa is 632,930 km2 (1,639,289 miles2) bigger than Madagascar.
That makes South Africa 2 times bigger than Madagascar.

Compare population information for Madagascar and South Africa

Is Madagascar more populated than South Africa?

No, Madagascar is not more populated than South Africa. Madagascar has a population of 28,172,462 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Madagascar has 29,344,203 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Madagascar 2 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Madagascar less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Madagascar is less populated than South Africa. Madagascar has a population of 28,172,462 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Madagascar has 29,344,203 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Madagascar 2 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Madagascar?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Madagascar. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Madagascar has a population of 28,172,462 which means that South Africa has 29,344,203 more people than Madagascar.
That makes South Africa 2 times more populated than Madagascar.

Is South Africa less populated than Madagascar?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Madagascar. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Madagascar has a population of 28,172,462 which means that South Africa has 29,344,203 more people than Madagascar.
That makes South Africa 2 times more populated than Madagascar.

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