Maevatanana Population 2026
Maevatanana has a population of 27,459, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇲🇬 Madagascar, located in Betsiboka. Roughly 0.1% of Madagascar's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Antananarivo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,459
Rank in Madagascar
#63
Coordinates
16.95°S, 46.83°E
~64 m elevation · Indian/Antananarivo
Distance to capital (Antananarivo)
231 km
143 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Betsiboka
| City | Population | Rank in Madagascar |
|---|---|---|
| Tsaratanana | 26,446 | #68 |
Cities near Maevatanana
- Ambato Boeny35,432 people · ~55 km away
- Sitampiky21,000 people · ~84 km away
- Tsaratanana26,446 people · ~89 km away
- Marovoay41,611 people · ~95 km away
- Mampikony30,282 people · ~129 km away
- Mahajanga260,556 people · ~148 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maevatanana?
Maevatanana has a population of 27,459 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Madagascar.
What region is Maevatanana in?
Maevatanana is located in Betsiboka, Madagascar.
Is Maevatanana the capital of Madagascar?
No, the capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, about 231 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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