Farafangana Population 2026

Farafangana has a population of 36,724, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇲🇬 Madagascar, located in Atsimo-Atsinanana. Roughly 0.1% of Madagascar's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Antananarivo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,724

Rank in Madagascar

#44

Coordinates

22.82°S, 47.83°E

~12 m elevation · Indian/Antananarivo

Distance to capital (Antananarivo)

436 km

271 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Atsimo-Atsinanana

City	Population	Rank in Madagascar
Vangaindrano	40,813	#32
Vohipaho	27,000	#65
Vondrozo	19,949	#90

Cities near Farafangana

Vohipeno15,622 people · ~53 km away
Vondrozo19,949 people · ~56 km away
Vangaindrano40,813 people · ~63 km away
Manakara46,850 people · ~77 km away
Vohipaho27,000 people · ~88 km away
Amboanjo17,000 people · ~91 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Farafangana?

Farafangana has a population of 36,724 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Madagascar.

What region is Farafangana in?

Farafangana is located in Atsimo-Atsinanana, Madagascar.

Is Farafangana the capital of Madagascar?

No, the capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, about 436 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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