Jafaro Population 2026

Jafaro has a population of 22,000, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇲🇬 Madagascar, located in Androy. Roughly 0.1% of Madagascar's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Antananarivo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,000

Rank in Madagascar

#83

Coordinates

24.92°S, 45.52°E

~219 m elevation · Indian/Antananarivo

Distance to capital (Antananarivo)

699 km

434 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Androy

City	Population	Rank in Madagascar
Ambovombe	69,265	#13
Tsiombe	29,825	#59
Beloha	23,021	#81
Bekily	20,915	#89

Cities near Jafaro

Tsiombe29,825 people · ~43 km away
Beloha23,021 people · ~55 km away
Ambovombe69,265 people · ~64 km away
Bekily20,915 people · ~80 km away
Ampanihy40,244 people · ~82 km away
Amboasary48,705 people · ~88 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jafaro?

Jafaro has a population of 22,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Madagascar.

What region is Jafaro in?

Jafaro is located in Androy, Madagascar.

Is Jafaro the capital of Madagascar?

No, the capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, about 699 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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