Toliara Population 2026

Toliara has a population of 178,725, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇲🇬 Madagascar, located in Atsimo-Andrefana. Roughly 0.5% of Madagascar's population lives here. It is about 7.6× smaller than Antananarivo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

178,725

Rank in Madagascar

Coordinates

23.35°S, 43.67°E

~11 m elevation · Indian/Antananarivo

Distance to capital (Antananarivo)

636 km

395 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Atsimo-Andrefana

City	Population	Rank in Madagascar
Ampanihy	40,244	#34
Itampolo	32,000	#55
Betioky	27,125	#64
Ankazoabo	25,961	#70
Morombe	23,961	#75
Sakaraha	21,826	#84
Beroroha	18,632	#92

Cities near Toliara

Betioky27,125 people · ~84 km away
Sakaraha21,826 people · ~102 km away
Ankazoabo25,961 people · ~147 km away
Itampolo32,000 people · ~151 km away
Morombe23,961 people · ~181 km away
Ampanihy40,244 people · ~185 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Toliara?

Toliara has a population of 178,725 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Madagascar.

What region is Toliara in?

Toliara is located in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar.

Is Toliara the capital of Madagascar?

No, the capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, about 636 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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