Ifanadiana Population 2026

Ifanadiana has a population of 16,607, making it the #99 biggest city in 🇲🇬 Madagascar, located in Vatovavy Region. It is about 81× smaller than Antananarivo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,607

Rank in Madagascar

#99

Coordinates

21.30°S, 47.63°E

~433 m elevation · Indian/Antananarivo

Distance to capital (Antananarivo)

266 km

165 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Vatovavy Region

City	Population	Rank in Madagascar
Nosy Varika	37,152	#43
Sahavato	28,000	#62
Mananjary	26,712	#67

Cities near Ifanadiana

Fianarantsoa203,105 people · ~59 km away
Ikongo38,851 people · ~68 km away
Mananjary26,712 people · ~74 km away
Amboanjo17,000 people · ~81 km away
Ambalavao45,784 people · ~94 km away
Ambositra43,504 people · ~95 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ifanadiana?

Ifanadiana has a population of 16,607 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #99 biggest city in Madagascar.

What region is Ifanadiana in?

Ifanadiana is located in Vatovavy Region, Madagascar.

Is Ifanadiana the capital of Madagascar?

No, the capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, about 266 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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