Antananarivo Population 2026 capital
Antananarivo has a population of 1,349,501, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇲🇬 Madagascar, located in Analamanga. Roughly 4.0% of Madagascar's population lives here. Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar.
Population (city proper)
1,349,501
Rank in Madagascar
#1
Coordinates
18.91°S, 47.54°E
~1,274 m elevation · Indian/Antananarivo
Other big cities in Analamanga
| City | Population | Rank in Madagascar |
|---|---|---|
| Ivato | 52,376 | #20 |
| Ankazobe | 28,430 | #60 |
| Anjozorobe | 25,541 | #71 |
| Ambohidratrimo | 25,163 | #73 |
| Manjakandriana | 23,498 | #79 |
| Sadabe | 17,000 | #95 |
| Ambohitrolomahitsy | 17,000 | #96 |
| Ankazondandy | 16,000 | #101 |
Cities near Antananarivo
- Ivato52,376 people · ~14 km away
- Ambohidratrimo25,163 people · ~15 km away
- Alarobia16,000 people · ~22 km away
- Imerintsiatosika74,085 people · ~24 km away
- Manjakandriana23,498 people · ~28 km away
- Ambohitrolomahitsy17,000 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Antananarivo?
Antananarivo has a population of 1,349,501 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Madagascar.
What region is Antananarivo in?
Antananarivo is located in Analamanga, Madagascar.
Is Antananarivo the capital of Madagascar?
Yes, Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar.
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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