List of cities in Madagascar

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This is a list of major cities in Madagascar with population (1993 census and 2018 census), region, and former province. These are listed in order of their 2018 population. Note that these are the populations of the cities themselves (i.e. administrative districts, except in the case of Ambovombe) and exclude the populations of suburban communes outside the cities; some of the communes adjacent to Antananarivo have more than 100,000 population themselves.

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NameFormer name1993 Pop. [1] 2018 Pop. [1] Region Province
Antananarivo Tananarive710,2361,275,207 Analamanga Antananarivo
Toamasina Tamatave137,782326,286 Atsinanana Toamasina
Antsirabe 126,062245,592 Vakinankaratra Antananarivo
Mahajanga Majunga106,780244,722 Boeny Mahajanga
Fianarantsoa 109,248189,879 Haute Matsiatra Fianarantsoa
Toliara Tuléar80,826169,760 Atsimo-Andrefana Toliara
Antsiranana Diégo-Suarez59,040131,165 Diana Antsiranana

Smaller cities and towns

This is an alphabetically-ordered list of smaller cities and towns in Madagascar with population (1993 census and 2001 estimate), region, and province.

Name1993 Pop. [1] 2001 Est. [1] Region Province
Ambalavao 19,71426,000 Haute Matsiatra Fianarantsoa
Ambanja 21,49827,000 Diana Antsiranana
Ambatoboeny (Ambato Boeny)15,07319,000 Boeny Mahajanga
Ambatofinandrahana 18,28624,000 Amoron'i Mania Fianarantsoa
Ambatolampy 18,80924,000 Vakinankaratra Antananarivo
Ambatomainty Melaky Mahajanga
Ambatondrazaka 27,71136,000 Alaotra-Mangoro Toamasina
Ambenja Boeny Mahajanga
Ambilobe 10,27513,000 Diana Antsiranana
Amboasary 24,53131,000 Anosy Toliara
Ambohidratrimo 23,649 Analamanga Antananarivo
Ambohimahamasina Haute Matsiatra Fianarantsoa
Ambohimahasoa 11,670 Haute Matsiatra Fianarantsoa
Ambositra 21,35028,000 Amoron'i Mania Fianarantsoa
Ampanihy 17,46322,000 Atsimo-Andrefana Toliara
Amparafaravola 33,09843,000 Alaotra-Mangoro Toamasina
Analalava 12,724 Sofia Mahajanga
Andapa 14,60218,000 Sava Antsiranana
Andilamena 12,68816,000 Alaotra-Mangoro Toamasina
Andramasina Vakinankaratra Antananarivo
Anjozorobe 12,57416,000 Analamanga Antananarivo
Ankazoabo 17,65022,000 Atsimo-Andrefana Toliara
Ankazobe 10,39013,000 Analamanga Antananarivo
Anosibe An'ala 16,93822,000 Alaotra-Mangoro Toamasina
Antalaha 23,94930,000 Sava Antsiranana
Antanambao Manampotsy Atsinanana Toamasina
Antanifotsy 46,67459,000 Vakinankaratra Antananarivo
Antsalova Melaky Mahajanga
Antsirambazaha (Andoany, Hell-Ville) Nosy Be (Nossi-bé)15,92320,000 Diana Antsiranana
Antsohihy 14,24418,000 Sofia Mahajanga
Arivonimamo 14,52718,000 Itasy Antananarivo
Bealanana 11,33914,000 Sofia Mahajanga
Befandriana-Avaratra (Befandriana Nord)17,625 Sofia Mahajanga
Befotaka Atsimo-Atsinanana Fianarantsoa
Bekily Androy Toliara
Beloha 15,65120,000 Androy Toliara
Belo Tsiribihina (Belon'i Tsiribihina,
Belo sur Tsiribihina)		16,24920,000 Menabe Toliara
Benenitra Atsimo-Andrefana Toliara
Beroroha 12,66716,000 Atsimo-Andrefana Toliara
Besalampy 11,576 Melaky Mahajanga
Betafo 19,68425,000 Vakinankaratra Antananarivo
Betioky 21,14527,000 Atsimo-Andrefana Toliara
Betroka 17,652 Anosy Toliara
Boriziny (Port-Bergé)23,237 Sofia Mahajanga
Fandriana 22,11329,000 Amoron'i Mania Fianarantsoa
Farafangana 17,41923,000 Atsimo-Atsinanana Fianarantsoa
Faratsiho 24,82432,000 Vakinankaratra Antananarivo
Fenoarivo (Fenoarivobe, Fenoarivo Be,
Fenoarivo Afovoany)		12,95616,000 Bongolava Antananarivo
Fenoarivo Atsinanana (Fénérive Est)13,51418,000 Analanjirofo Toamasina
Iakora Ihorombe Fianarantsoa
Ifanadiana 12,34016,000 Vatovavy-Fitovinany Fianarantsoa
Ihosy 11,95116,000 Ihorombe Fianarantsoa
Ikalamavony 10,97414,000 Haute Matsiatra Fianarantsoa
Ikongo 22,77230,000 Vatovavy-Fitovinany Fianarantsoa
Ivohibe Ihorombe Fianarantsoa
Kandreho Betsiboka Mahajanga
Maevatanana Betsiboka Mahajanga
Mahabo 18,019 Menabe Toliara
Mahanoro 25,62033,000 Atsinanana Toamasina
Maintirano Melaky Mahajanga
Mampikony 25,288 Sofia Mahajanga
Manakara (Manakara-Atsimo)24,97033,000 Vatovavy-Fitovinany Fianarantsoa
Mananara Avaratra (Mananara Nord)26,47434,000 Ambatosoa Toamasina
Manandriana 13,32818,000 Amoron'i Mania Fianarantsoa
Mananjary 19,47426,000 Vatovavy-Fitovinany Fianarantsoa
Mandritsara 30,963 Sofia Mahajanga
Manja 20,691 Menabe Toliara
Manjakandriana 21,04227,000 Analamanga Antananarivo
Maroantsetra 15,32820,000 Ambatosoa Toamasina
Marolambo 16,80622,000 Atsinanana Toamasina
Marovoay 20,91027,000 Boeny Mahajanga
Miarinarivo Itasy Antananarivo
Miandrivazo 14,02618,000 Menabe Toliara
Midongy-Atsimo (Midongy Sud) Atsimo-Atsinanana Fianarantsoa
Mitsinjo Boeny Mahajanga
Morafenobe Melaky Mahajanga
Moramanga 18,76724,000 Alaotra-Mangoro Toamasina
Morombe 22,627 Atsimo-Andrefana Toliara
Morondava 25,02131,000 Menabe Toliara
Nosy Varika 26,13334,000 Vatovavy-Fitovinany Fianarantsoa
Sainte-Marie (Nosy-Boraha) Analanjirofo Toamasina
Sakaraha 14,83919,000 Atsimo-Andrefana Toliara
Sambava 22,13128,000 Sava Antsiranana
Soalala 14,397 Boeny Mahajanga
Soanierana Ivongo 25,22933,000 Analanjirofo Toamasina
Soavinandriana 26,73434,000 Itasy Antananarivo
Tôlanaro (Tolagnaro, Tola'aro, Faradofay)30,69039,000 Anosy Toliara
Tsaratanana 11,21414,000 Betsiboka Mahajanga
Tsiombe 20,27726,000 Androy Toliara
Tsiroanomandidy 17,88323,000 Bongolava Antananarivo
Vangaindrano 16,54622,000 Atsimo-Atsinanana Fianarantsoa
Vatomandry 15,959 Atsinanana Toamasina
Vavatenina 23,71631,000 Analanjirofo Toamasina
Vohemar (Vohémar)23,187 Sava Antsiranana
Vohibinany (Ampasimanolotra, Brickaville)16,26121,000 Atsinanana Toamasina
Vohipeno 14,613 Vatovavy-Fitovinany Fianarantsoa
Vondrozo 14,03219,000 Atsimo-Atsinanana Fianarantsoa

Most visited cities in Madagascar

Madagascar boasts several captivating tourist destinations that draw numerous visitors each year.

  1. Nosy Be Island: Positioned off the northwest coast, Nosy Be Island stands out as the largest and most picturesque seaside resort in Madagascar. Its tropical climate and expansive beaches make it an idyllic destination for beachgoers seeking relaxation and adventure.
  2. Morondava and the Avenue des Baobabs: The Avenue des Baobabs is a striking natural wonder, featuring a collection of majestic baobab trees lining the dusty road between Morondava and Belon’i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region. This awe-inspiring locale offers visitors a magical experience amidst the towering giants of the plant kingdom.
  3. Sainte Marie Island: Nestled in eastern Madagascar, Sainte Marie Island allures travelers with its inviting beaches and vibrant coral reefs, perfect for diving enthusiasts. Additionally, the island is renowned for its whale-watching opportunities, attracting a multitude of tourists eager to witness these magnificent marine creatures.
  4. Ranohira (Isalo National Park): As Madagascar's most frequented park, Ranohira, also known as Isalo National Park, presents a stunning landscape characterized by sandstone formations dating back to the Jurassic period, intricate canyons, lush oases, and resilient tapia forests. It serves as an ideal habitat for observing lemurs in their natural habitat, offering visitors an unforgettable wildlife experience.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Madagascar: Major cities and localities". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
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