Manakara Population 2026
Manakara has a population of 46,850, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇲🇬 Madagascar, located in Fitovinany Region. Roughly 0.1% of Madagascar's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Antananarivo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,850
Rank in Madagascar
#24
Coordinates
22.15°S, 48.01°E
~7 m elevation · Indian/Antananarivo
Distance to capital (Antananarivo)
363 km
225 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fitovinany Region
Cities near Manakara
- Amboanjo17,000 people · ~23 km away
- Vohipeno15,622 people · ~29 km away
- Ikongo38,851 people · ~66 km away
- Farafangana36,724 people · ~77 km away
- Ifanadiana16,607 people · ~102 km away
- Vondrozo19,949 people · ~105 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Manakara?
Manakara has a population of 46,850 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Madagascar.
What region is Manakara in?
Manakara is located in Fitovinany Region, Madagascar.
Is Manakara the capital of Madagascar?
No, the capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, about 363 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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