Antalaha Population 2026

Antalaha has a population of 71,898, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇲🇬 Madagascar, located in Sava. Roughly 0.2% of Madagascar's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Antananarivo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

71,898

Rank in Madagascar

#10

Coordinates

14.90°S, 50.28°E

~13 m elevation · Indian/Antananarivo

Distance to capital (Antananarivo)

533 km

331 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sava

City	Population	Rank in Madagascar
Sambava	89,003	#8
Andapa	36,660	#45
Ampahana	25,000	#74
Iharan̈a	23,349	#80

Cities near Antalaha

Ampahana25,000 people · ~18 km away
Sambava89,003 people · ~71 km away
Andapa36,660 people · ~73 km away
Maroantsetra45,041 people · ~83 km away
Mananara37,224 people · ~151 km away
Bealanana32,764 people · ~169 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Antalaha?

Antalaha has a population of 71,898 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Madagascar.

What region is Antalaha in?

Antalaha is located in Sava, Madagascar.

Is Antalaha the capital of Madagascar?

No, the capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, about 533 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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