Vavatenina Population 2026
Vavatenina has a population of 37,861, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇲🇬 Madagascar, located in Analanjirofo. Roughly 0.1% of Madagascar's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Antananarivo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,861
Rank in Madagascar
#40
Coordinates
17.47°S, 49.20°E
~117 m elevation · Indian/Antananarivo
Distance to capital (Antananarivo)
238 km
148 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Analanjirofo
| City | Population | Rank in Madagascar |
|---|---|---|
| Maroantsetra | 45,041 | #26 |
| Fenoarivo Atsinanana | 44,199 | #27 |
| Soanierana Ivongo | 39,271 | #38 |
| Mananara | 37,224 | #42 |
| Ambodimanga II | 33,000 | #52 |
| Ambodifotatra | 28,406 | #61 |
Cities near Vavatenina
- Vohibinany25,311 people · ~22 km away
- Ambodimanga II33,000 people · ~23 km away
- Fenoarivo Atsinanana44,199 people · ~24 km away
- Imerimandroso15,095 people · ~66 km away
- Soanierana Ivongo39,271 people · ~73 km away
- Toamasina345,107 people · ~79 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vavatenina?
Vavatenina has a population of 37,861 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Madagascar.
What region is Vavatenina in?
Vavatenina is located in Analanjirofo, Madagascar.
Is Vavatenina the capital of Madagascar?
No, the capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, about 238 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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