Ampanihy Population 2026

Ampanihy has a population of 40,244, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇲🇬 Madagascar, located in Atsimo-Andrefana. Roughly 0.1% of Madagascar's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Antananarivo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,244

Rank in Madagascar

#34

Coordinates

24.69°S, 44.75°E

~236 m elevation · Indian/Antananarivo

Distance to capital (Antananarivo)

704 km

437 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Atsimo-Andrefana

City	Population	Rank in Madagascar
Toliara	178,725	#6
Itampolo	32,000	#55
Betioky	27,125	#64
Ankazoabo	25,961	#70
Morombe	23,961	#75
Sakaraha	21,826	#84
Beroroha	18,632	#92

Cities near Ampanihy

Beloha23,021 people · ~61 km away
Bekily20,915 people · ~78 km away
Itampolo32,000 people · ~80 km away
Jafaro22,000 people · ~82 km away
Tsiombe29,825 people · ~100 km away
Betioky27,125 people · ~114 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ampanihy?

Ampanihy has a population of 40,244 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Madagascar.

What region is Ampanihy in?

Ampanihy is located in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar.

Is Ampanihy the capital of Madagascar?

No, the capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, about 704 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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