Mangoes grow primarily in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They originated from southern Asia, particularly the area between northwestern Myanmar, Bangladesh, and northeastern India, where they have been cultivated for over 4,000 years
. Major mango-growing regions include:
- South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh)
- Southeast Asia (Philippines, Thailand)
- East and West Africa
- Tropical and subtropical Americas (Mexico, Brazil, Caribbean)
- Australia (Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia)
In the United States, mango trees grow in:
- Southern Florida
- Southern California (Coachella Valley)
- Hawaii
- Puerto Rico
In Europe, mango cultivation is possible in Mediterranean climate areas such as:
- Canary Islands and Andalucía in Spain
- Sicily in Italy
- Coastal southern Portugal, southern Spain, southern Italy, Greece, Malta, Crete, Cyprus
- Southern France (Riviera) with some protection
Mango trees require frost-free climates and do best where there is a well- defined dry season to stimulate fruit production. They are sensitive to cold, with damage occurring below 30°F (about -1°C)
. Thus, mangoes grow in a wide range of tropical and subtropical zones globally, with commercial production concentrated in countries with warm climates and distinct dry seasons.
