Ambanja Population 2026
Ambanja has a population of 63,884, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇲🇬 Madagascar, located in Diana. Roughly 0.2% of Madagascar's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Antananarivo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,884
Rank in Madagascar
#15
Coordinates
13.67°S, 48.45°E
~20 m elevation · Indian/Antananarivo
Distance to capital (Antananarivo)
591 km
367 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Diana
| City | Population | Rank in Madagascar |
|---|---|---|
| Antsiranana | 136,959 | #7 |
| Ambilobe | 66,029 | #14 |
| Hell-Ville | 53,219 | #19 |
| Antsohimbondrona | 32,080 | #54 |
| Ambarakaraka | 16,114 | #100 |
Cities near Ambanja
- Hell-Ville53,219 people · ~36 km away
- Ambarakaraka16,114 people · ~48 km away
- Maromandia33,596 people · ~73 km away
- Antsohimbondrona32,080 people · ~78 km away
- Ambilobe66,029 people · ~83 km away
- Bealanana32,764 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ambanja?
Ambanja has a population of 63,884 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Madagascar.
What region is Ambanja in?
Ambanja is located in Diana, Madagascar.
Is Ambanja the capital of Madagascar?
No, the capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, about 591 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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