Ampahana Population 2026

Ampahana has a population of 25,000, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇲🇬 Madagascar, located in Sava. Roughly 0.1% of Madagascar's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Antananarivo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ampahana (capital Antananarivo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

25,000

Rank in Madagascar

#74

Coordinates

14.75°S, 50.22°E

~25 m elevation · Indian/Antananarivo

Distance to capital (Antananarivo)

544 km

338 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sava

City	Population	Rank in Madagascar
Sambava	89,003	#8
Antalaha	71,898	#10
Andapa	36,660	#45
Iharan̈a	23,349	#80

Cities near Ampahana

Antalaha71,898 people · ~18 km away
Sambava89,003 people · ~54 km away
Andapa36,660 people · ~62 km away
Maroantsetra45,041 people · ~92 km away
Iharan̈a23,349 people · ~157 km away
Bealanana32,764 people · ~159 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ampahana?

Ampahana has a population of 25,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Madagascar.

What region is Ampahana in?

Ampahana is located in Sava, Madagascar.

Is Ampahana the capital of Madagascar?

No, the capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, about 544 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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