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.
| Name
|
Former name
|
1993 Pop.[1]
|
2018 Pop.[1]
|
Region
|
Province
|
| Antananarivo |
Tananarive |
710,236 |
1,275,207 |
Analamanga |
Antananarivo
|
| Toamasina |
Tamatave |
137,782 |
326,286 |
Atsinanana |
Toamasina
|
| Antsirabe |
|
126,062 |
245,592 |
Vakinankaratra |
Antananarivo
|
| Mahajanga |
Majunga |
106,780 |
244,722 |
Boeny |
Mahajanga
|
| Fianarantsoa |
|
109,248 |
189,879 |
Haute Matsiatra |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Toliara |
Tuléar |
80,826 |
169,760 |
Atsimo-Andrefana |
Toliara
|
| Antsiranana |
Diégo-Suarez |
59,040 |
131,165 |
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.
| Name
|
1993 Pop.[1]
|
2001 Est.[1]
|
Region
|
Province
|
| Ambalavao |
19,714 |
26,000 |
Haute Matsiatra |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Ambanja |
21,498 |
27,000 |
Diana |
Antsiranana
|
| Ambatoboeny (Ambato Boeny) |
15,073 |
19,000 |
Boeny |
Mahajanga
|
| Ambatofinandrahana |
18,286 |
24,000 |
Amoron'i Mania |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Ambatolampy |
18,809 |
24,000 |
Vakinankaratra |
Antananarivo
|
| Ambatomainty |
|
|
Melaky |
Mahajanga
|
| Ambatondrazaka |
27,711 |
36,000 |
Alaotra-Mangoro |
Toamasina
|
| Ambenja |
|
|
Boeny |
Mahajanga
|
| Ambilobe |
10,275 |
13,000 |
Diana |
Antsiranana
|
| Amboasary |
24,531 |
31,000 |
Anosy |
Toliara
|
| Ambohidratrimo |
|
23,649 |
Analamanga |
Antananarivo
|
| Ambohimahamasina |
|
|
Haute Matsiatra |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Ambohimahasoa |
|
11,670 |
Haute Matsiatra |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Ambositra |
21,350 |
28,000 |
Amoron'i Mania |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Ampanihy |
17,463 |
22,000 |
Atsimo-Andrefana |
Toliara
|
| Amparafaravola |
33,098 |
43,000 |
Alaotra-Mangoro |
Toamasina
|
| Analalava |
|
12,724 |
Sofia |
Mahajanga
|
| Andapa |
14,602 |
18,000 |
Sava |
Antsiranana
|
| Andilamena |
12,688 |
16,000 |
Alaotra-Mangoro |
Toamasina
|
| Andramasina |
|
|
Vakinankaratra |
Antananarivo
|
| Anjozorobe |
12,574 |
16,000 |
Analamanga |
Antananarivo
|
| Ankazoabo |
17,650 |
22,000 |
Atsimo-Andrefana |
Toliara
|
| Ankazobe |
10,390 |
13,000 |
Analamanga |
Antananarivo
|
| Anosibe An'ala |
16,938 |
22,000 |
Alaotra-Mangoro |
Toamasina
|
| Antalaha |
23,949 |
30,000 |
Sava |
Antsiranana
|
| Antanambao Manampotsy |
|
|
Atsinanana |
Toamasina
|
| Antanifotsy |
46,674 |
59,000 |
Vakinankaratra |
Antananarivo
|
| Antsalova |
|
|
Melaky |
Mahajanga
|
| Antsirambazaha (Andoany, Hell-Ville) Nosy Be (Nossi-bé) |
15,923 |
20,000 |
Diana |
Antsiranana
|
| Antsohihy |
14,244 |
18,000 |
Sofia |
Mahajanga
|
| Arivonimamo |
14,527 |
18,000 |
Itasy |
Antananarivo
|
| Bealanana |
11,339 |
14,000 |
Sofia |
Mahajanga
|
| Befandriana-Avaratra (Befandriana Nord) |
|
17,625 |
Sofia |
Mahajanga
|
| Befotaka |
|
|
Atsimo-Atsinanana |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Bekily |
|
|
Androy |
Toliara
|
| Beloha |
15,651 |
20,000 |
Androy |
Toliara
|
Belo Tsiribihina (Belon'i Tsiribihina,
Belo sur Tsiribihina) |
16,249 |
20,000 |
Menabe |
Toliara
|
| Benenitra |
|
|
Atsimo-Andrefana |
Toliara
|
| Beroroha |
12,667 |
16,000 |
Atsimo-Andrefana |
Toliara
|
| Besalampy |
|
11,576 |
Melaky |
Mahajanga
|
| Betafo |
19,684 |
25,000 |
Vakinankaratra |
Antananarivo
|
| Betioky |
21,145 |
27,000 |
Atsimo-Andrefana |
Toliara
|
| Betroka |
|
17,652 |
Anosy |
Toliara
|
| Boriziny (Port-Bergé) |
|
23,237 |
Sofia |
Mahajanga
|
| Fandriana |
22,113 |
29,000 |
Amoron'i Mania |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Farafangana |
17,419 |
23,000 |
Atsimo-Atsinanana |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Faratsiho |
24,824 |
32,000 |
Vakinankaratra |
Antananarivo
|
Fenoarivo (Fenoarivobe, Fenoarivo Be,
Fenoarivo Afovoany) |
12,956 |
16,000 |
Bongolava |
Antananarivo
|
| Fenoarivo Atsinanana (Fénérive Est) |
13,514 |
18,000 |
Analanjirofo |
Toamasina
|
| Iakora |
|
|
Ihorombe |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Ifanadiana |
12,340 |
16,000 |
Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Ihosy |
11,951 |
16,000 |
Ihorombe |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Ikalamavony |
10,974 |
14,000 |
Haute Matsiatra |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Ikongo |
22,772 |
30,000 |
Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Ivohibe |
|
|
Ihorombe |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Kandreho |
|
|
Betsiboka |
Mahajanga
|
| Maevatanana |
|
|
Betsiboka |
Mahajanga
|
| Mahabo |
|
18,019 |
Menabe |
Toliara
|
| Mahanoro |
25,620 |
33,000 |
Atsinanana |
Toamasina
|
| Maintirano |
|
|
Melaky |
Mahajanga
|
| Mampikony |
|
25,288 |
Sofia |
Mahajanga
|
| Manakara (Manakara-Atsimo) |
24,970 |
33,000 |
Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Mananara Avaratra (Mananara Nord) |
26,474 |
34,000 |
Analanjirofo |
Toamasina
|
| Manandriana |
13,328 |
18,000 |
Amoron'i Mania |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Mananjary |
19,474 |
26,000 |
Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Mandritsara |
|
30,963 |
Sofia |
Mahajanga
|
| Manja |
|
20,691 |
Menabe |
Toliara
|
| Manjakandriana |
21,042 |
27,000 |
Analamanga |
Antananarivo
|
| Maroantsetra |
15,328 |
20,000 |
Analanjirofo |
Toamasina
|
| Marolambo |
16,806 |
22,000 |
Atsinanana |
Toamasina
|
| Marovoay |
20,910 |
27,000 |
Boeny |
Mahajanga
|
| Miarinarivo |
|
|
Itasy |
Antananarivo
|
| Miandrivazo |
14,026 |
18,000 |
Menabe |
Toliara
|
| Midongy-Atsimo (Midongy Sud) |
|
|
Atsimo-Atsinanana |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Mitsinjo |
|
|
Boeny |
Mahajanga
|
| Morafenobe |
|
|
Melaky |
Mahajanga
|
| Moramanga |
18,767 |
24,000 |
Alaotra-Mangoro |
Toamasina
|
| Morombe |
|
22,627 |
Atsimo-Andrefana |
Toliara
|
| Morondava |
25,021 |
31,000 |
Menabe |
Toliara
|
| Nosy Varika |
26,133 |
34,000 |
Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Sainte-Marie (Nosy-Boraha) |
|
|
Analanjirofo |
Toamasina
|
| Sakaraha |
14,839 |
19,000 |
Atsimo-Andrefana |
Toliara
|
| Sambava |
22,131 |
28,000 |
Sava |
Antsiranana
|
| Soalala |
|
14,397 |
Boeny |
Mahajanga
|
| Soanierana Ivongo |
25,229 |
33,000 |
Analanjirofo |
Toamasina
|
| Soavinandriana |
26,734 |
34,000 |
Itasy |
Antananarivo
|
| Tôlanaro (Tolagnaro, Tola'aro, Faradofay) |
30,690 |
39,000 |
Anosy |
Toliara
|
| Tsaratanana |
11,214 |
14,000 |
Betsiboka |
Mahajanga
|
| Tsiombe |
20,277 |
26,000 |
Androy |
Toliara
|
| Tsiroanomandidy |
17,883 |
23,000 |
Bongolava |
Antananarivo
|
| Vangaindrano |
16,546 |
22,000 |
Atsimo-Atsinanana |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Vatomandry |
|
15,959 |
Atsinanana |
Toamasina
|
| Vavatenina |
23,716 |
31,000 |
Analanjirofo |
Toamasina
|
| Vohemar (Vohémar) |
|
23,187 |
Sava |
Antsiranana
|
| Vohibinany (Ampasimanolotra, Brickaville) |
16,261 |
21,000 |
Atsinanana |
Toamasina
|
| Vohipeno |
|
14,613 |
Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
Fianarantsoa
|
| Vondrozo |
14,032 |
19,000 |
Atsimo-Atsinanana |
Fianarantsoa
|
Most visited cities in Madagascar
Madagascar boasts several captivating tourist destinations that draw numerous visitors each year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
