List of cities in Madagascar

This is a list of major cities in Madagascar with population (1993 census and 2018 census), region, and former province. These are listed in order of their 2018 population. Note that these are the populations of the cities themselves (i.e. administrative districts, except in the case of Ambovombe) and exclude the populations of suburban communes outside the cities; some of the communes adjacent to Antananarivo have more than 100,000 population themselves.

Name  | Former name  | 1993 Pop.[1] | 2018 Pop.[1] | Region | Province

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Antananarivo | Tananarive | 710,236 | 1,275,207 | Analamanga | Antananarivo
Toamasina | Tamatave | 137,782 | 326,286 | Atsinanana | Toamasina
Antsirabe |  | 126,062 | 245,592 | Vakinankaratra | Antananarivo
Mahajanga | Majunga | 106,780 | 244,722 | Boeny | Mahajanga
Fianarantsoa |  | 109,248 | 189,879 | Haute Matsiatra | Fianarantsoa
Toliara | Tuléar | 80,826 | 169,760 | Atsimo-Andrefana | Toliara
Antsiranana | Diégo-Suarez | 59,040 | 131,165 | Diana | Antsiranana

## Smaller cities and towns

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This is an alphabetically-ordered list of smaller cities and towns in Madagascar with population (1993 census and 2001 estimate), region, and province.

Name  | 1993 Pop.[1] | 2001 Est.[1] | Region | Province

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Ambalavao | 19,714 | 26,000 | Haute Matsiatra | Fianarantsoa
Ambanja | 21,498 | 27,000 | Diana | Antsiranana
Ambatoboeny (Ambato Boeny) | 15,073 | 19,000 | Boeny | Mahajanga
Ambatofinandrahana | 18,286 | 24,000 | Amoron'i Mania | Fianarantsoa
Ambatolampy | 18,809 | 24,000 | Vakinankaratra | Antananarivo
Ambatomainty |  |  | Melaky | Mahajanga
Ambatondrazaka | 27,711 | 36,000 | Alaotra-Mangoro | Toamasina
Ambenja |  |  | Boeny | Mahajanga
Ambilobe | 10,275 | 13,000 | Diana | Antsiranana
Amboasary | 24,531 | 31,000 | Anosy | Toliara
Ambohidratrimo |  | 23,649 | Analamanga | Antananarivo
Ambohimahamasina |  |  | Haute Matsiatra | Fianarantsoa
Ambohimahasoa |  | 11,670 | Haute Matsiatra | Fianarantsoa
Ambositra | 21,350 | 28,000 | Amoron'i Mania | Fianarantsoa
Ampanihy | 17,463 | 22,000 | Atsimo-Andrefana | Toliara
Amparafaravola | 33,098 | 43,000 | Alaotra-Mangoro | Toamasina
Analalava |  | 12,724 | Sofia | Mahajanga
Andapa | 14,602 | 18,000 | Sava | Antsiranana
Andilamena | 12,688 | 16,000 | Alaotra-Mangoro | Toamasina
Andramasina |  |  | Vakinankaratra | Antananarivo
Anjozorobe | 12,574 | 16,000 | Analamanga | Antananarivo
Ankazoabo | 17,650 | 22,000 | Atsimo-Andrefana | Toliara
Ankazobe | 10,390 | 13,000 | Analamanga | Antananarivo
Anosibe An'ala | 16,938 | 22,000 | Alaotra-Mangoro | Toamasina
Antalaha | 23,949 | 30,000 | Sava | Antsiranana
Antanambao Manampotsy |  |  | Atsinanana | Toamasina
Antanifotsy | 46,674 | 59,000 | Vakinankaratra | Antananarivo
Antsalova |  |  | Melaky | Mahajanga
Antsirambazaha (Andoany, Hell-Ville) Nosy Be (Nossi-bé) | 15,923 | 20,000 | Diana | Antsiranana
Antsohihy | 14,244 | 18,000 | Sofia | Mahajanga
Arivonimamo | 14,527 | 18,000 | Itasy | Antananarivo
Bealanana | 11,339 | 14,000 | Sofia | Mahajanga
Befandriana-Avaratra (Befandriana Nord) |  | 17,625 | Sofia | Mahajanga
Befotaka |  |  | Atsimo-Atsinanana | Fianarantsoa
Bekily |  |  | Androy | Toliara
Beloha | 15,651 | 20,000 | Androy | Toliara
Belo Tsiribihina (Belon'i Tsiribihina,
Belo sur Tsiribihina) | 16,249 | 20,000 | Menabe | Toliara
Benenitra |  |  | Atsimo-Andrefana | Toliara
Beroroha | 12,667 | 16,000 | Atsimo-Andrefana | Toliara
Besalampy |  | 11,576 | Melaky | Mahajanga
Betafo | 19,684 | 25,000 | Vakinankaratra | Antananarivo
Betioky | 21,145 | 27,000 | Atsimo-Andrefana | Toliara
Betroka |  | 17,652 | Anosy | Toliara
Boriziny (Port-Bergé) |  | 23,237 | Sofia | Mahajanga
Fandriana | 22,113 | 29,000 | Amoron'i Mania | Fianarantsoa
Farafangana | 17,419 | 23,000 | Atsimo-Atsinanana | Fianarantsoa
Faratsiho | 24,824 | 32,000 | Vakinankaratra | Antananarivo
Fenoarivo (Fenoarivobe, Fenoarivo Be,
Fenoarivo Afovoany) | 12,956 | 16,000 | Bongolava | Antananarivo
Fenoarivo Atsinanana (Fénérive Est) | 13,514 | 18,000 | Analanjirofo | Toamasina
Iakora |  |  | Ihorombe | Fianarantsoa
Ifanadiana | 12,340 | 16,000 | Vatovavy-Fitovinany | Fianarantsoa
Ihosy | 11,951 | 16,000 | Ihorombe | Fianarantsoa
Ikalamavony | 10,974 | 14,000 | Haute Matsiatra | Fianarantsoa
Ikongo | 22,772 | 30,000 | Vatovavy-Fitovinany | Fianarantsoa
Ivohibe |  |  | Ihorombe | Fianarantsoa
Kandreho |  |  | Betsiboka | Mahajanga
Maevatanana |  |  | Betsiboka | Mahajanga
Mahabo |  | 18,019 | Menabe | Toliara
Mahanoro | 25,620 | 33,000 | Atsinanana | Toamasina
Maintirano |  |  | Melaky | Mahajanga
Mampikony |  | 25,288 | Sofia | Mahajanga
Manakara (Manakara-Atsimo) | 24,970 | 33,000 | Vatovavy-Fitovinany | Fianarantsoa
Mananara Avaratra (Mananara Nord) | 26,474 | 34,000 | Analanjirofo | Toamasina
Manandriana | 13,328 | 18,000 | Amoron'i Mania | Fianarantsoa
Mananjary | 19,474 | 26,000 | Vatovavy-Fitovinany | Fianarantsoa
Mandritsara |  | 30,963 | Sofia | Mahajanga
Manja |  | 20,691 | Menabe | Toliara
Manjakandriana | 21,042 | 27,000 | Analamanga | Antananarivo
Maroantsetra | 15,328 | 20,000 | Analanjirofo | Toamasina
Marolambo | 16,806 | 22,000 | Atsinanana | Toamasina
Marovoay | 20,910 | 27,000 | Boeny | Mahajanga
Miarinarivo |  |  | Itasy | Antananarivo
Miandrivazo | 14,026 | 18,000 | Menabe | Toliara
Midongy-Atsimo (Midongy Sud) |  |  | Atsimo-Atsinanana | Fianarantsoa
Mitsinjo |  |  | Boeny | Mahajanga
Morafenobe |  |  | Melaky | Mahajanga
Moramanga | 18,767 | 24,000 | Alaotra-Mangoro | Toamasina
Morombe |  | 22,627 | Atsimo-Andrefana | Toliara
Morondava | 25,021 | 31,000 | Menabe | Toliara
Nosy Varika | 26,133 | 34,000 | Vatovavy-Fitovinany | Fianarantsoa
Sainte-Marie (Nosy-Boraha) |  |  | Analanjirofo | Toamasina
Sakaraha | 14,839 | 19,000 | Atsimo-Andrefana | Toliara
Sambava | 22,131 | 28,000 | Sava | Antsiranana
Soalala |  | 14,397 | Boeny | Mahajanga
Soanierana Ivongo | 25,229 | 33,000 | Analanjirofo | Toamasina
Soavinandriana | 26,734 | 34,000 | Itasy | Antananarivo
Tôlanaro (Tolagnaro, Tola'aro, Faradofay) | 30,690 | 39,000 | Anosy | Toliara
Tsaratanana | 11,214 | 14,000 | Betsiboka | Mahajanga
Tsiombe | 20,277 | 26,000 | Androy | Toliara
Tsiroanomandidy | 17,883 | 23,000 | Bongolava | Antananarivo
Vangaindrano | 16,546 | 22,000 | Atsimo-Atsinanana | Fianarantsoa
Vatomandry |  | 15,959 | Atsinanana | Toamasina
Vavatenina | 23,716 | 31,000 | Analanjirofo | Toamasina
Vohemar (Vohémar) |  | 23,187 | Sava | Antsiranana
Vohibinany (Ampasimanolotra, Brickaville) | 16,261 | 21,000 | Atsinanana | Toamasina
Vohipeno |  | 14,613 | Vatovavy-Fitovinany | Fianarantsoa
Vondrozo | 14,032 | 19,000 | Atsimo-Atsinanana | Fianarantsoa

## Most visited cities in Madagascar

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Madagascar boasts several captivating tourist destinations that draw numerous visitors each year.

1. Nosy Be Island: Positioned off the northwest coast, Nosy Be Island stands out as the largest and most picturesque seaside resort in Madagascar. Its tropical climate and expansive beaches make it an idyllic destination for beachgoers seeking relaxation and adventure.
2. Morondava and the Avenue des Baobabs: The Avenue des Baobabs is a striking natural wonder, featuring a collection of majestic baobab trees lining the dusty road between Morondava and Belon’i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region. This awe-inspiring locale offers visitors a magical experience amidst the towering giants of the plant kingdom.
3. Sainte Marie Island: Nestled in eastern Madagascar, Sainte Marie Island allures travelers with its inviting beaches and vibrant coral reefs, perfect for diving enthusiasts. Additionally, the island is renowned for its whale-watching opportunities, attracting a multitude of tourists eager to witness these magnificent marine creatures.
4. Ranohira (Isalo National Park): As Madagascar's most frequented park, Ranohira, also known as Isalo National Park, presents a stunning landscape characterized by sandstone formations dating back to the Jurassic period, intricate canyons, lush oases, and resilient tapia forests. It serves as an ideal habitat for observing lemurs in their natural habitat, offering visitors an unforgettable wildlife experience.

## See also

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* List of cities in East Africa

## References

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1. ^ a b c d "Madagascar: Major cities and localities". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 15 August 2011.

* Madagascar's major cities. Vivy Travel

* Décret n° 95-381 du 26 mai 1995 portant classement des Communes en Communes urbaines ou en Communes rurales

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