Where is Nosy Komba island located?
Nosy Komba is a circular volcanic island, located in the northwest of Madagascar, 7km from Hell-Ville in Nosy Be. The position of its geographical centre is 13°47 / 48°34.
The island of lemurs measures 6.5km in its greatest length and 5km in its greatest width. Its summit reaches more than 622m.
What is the climate in the Nosy Be archipelago?
The climate is tropical, humid and hot, with two seasons: a hot and rainy season – the rainy season – from November to March, and a cooler and drier season – the austral winter – from April to October.
Population
There are several villages on Nosy Komba; the largest are Ampangorina, Anjiabe and Antrema; they are located on the coast. The others are established around the island and in the heights, next to the plantations. The population of the island is growing steadily; its demography in 2022 is 7,595 inhabitants.
What are the reasons to visit Nosy Komba?
Nosy Komba is home to many lemurs of the same species, the macaco makis. These small cuddly animals, which live in groups led by one or two females, populate the forests of the island and attract visitors who come specially to see them.
With no roads, cars or electricity, Nosy Komba is a peaceful place. In this small corner of the world, one lives to the rhythm of the sun and the sailing pirogues, as if time had stopped.
This magnificent island, as much by its nature as by the gentle way of life of its inhabitants, charms the visitor as soon as he arrives, and bewitches those who linger there.
Nosy Ambariovato
On Nosy Ambariovato – the island surrounded by rocks – there are many volcanic rocks, mainly syenites such as granite, which is quarried, dykes, which are pieces of magmatic rock that seep into cracks in other rocks, as well as basalt and slate.
The exploitation of the rock has become a very important activity. Several granite quarries have sprung up around the island. Every day, sailing dhows from all over the region dock at Nosy Komba to take on board thousands of rubble stones, which are transported to Nosy Be or to the mainland of Madagascar.
How to reach
The only way to get to Nosy Komba is by boat…
FAQ
Questions / Advice
What is the climate like in Nosy Komba?
The climate is tropical, humid and hot, with two seasons: a hot and rainy season – the rainy season – from November to May, and a cooler and drier season – the austral winter – from April to October.
How do you get around the island?
There are no cars on the island. You can get around on foot along the paths, by the sea or by boat.
How many inhabitants are there in Nosy Komba?
In 2022, the population of the island is 7595.
What is the highest point of Nosy Komba?
The highest point of the island is Mount Antagniani Omby, which rises to 622 metres.
What languages are spoken on the island?
The main language is Malagasy Sakalava, although many speak French. Some speak Italian, but also English.
