List of cities in Madagascar explained

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.	Region	Province
	Tananarive	710,236	1,275,207		Antananarivo
	Tamatave	137,782	326,286		Toamasina
		126,062	245,592		Antananarivo
	Majunga	106,780	244,722		Mahajanga
		109,248	189,879		Fianarantsoa
	Tuléar	80,826	169,760		Toliara
	Diégo-Suarez	59,040	131,165		Antsiranana

Smaller cities and towns

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.^[2]	2001 Est.	Region	Province
	19,714	26,000		Fianarantsoa
	21,498	27,000		Antsiranana
Ambatoboeny (Ambato Boeny)	15,073	19,000		Mahajanga
	18,286	24,000		Fianarantsoa
	18,809	24,000		Antananarivo
				Mahajanga
	27,711	36,000		Toamasina
				Mahajanga
	10,275	13,000		Antsiranana
	24,531	31,000		Toliara
		23,649		Antananarivo
				Fianarantsoa
		11,670		Fianarantsoa
	21,350	28,000		Fianarantsoa
	17,463	22,000		Toliara
	33,098	43,000		Toamasina
		12,724		Mahajanga
	14,602	18,000		Antsiranana
	12,688	16,000		Toamasina
				Antananarivo
	12,574	16,000		Antananarivo
	17,650	22,000		Toliara
	10,390	13,000		Antananarivo
	16,938	22,000		Toamasina
	23,949	30,000		Antsiranana
				Toamasina
	46,674	59,000		Antananarivo
				Mahajanga
Antsirambazaha (Andoany, Hell-Ville) Nosy Be (Nossi-bé)	15,923	20,000		Antsiranana
	14,244	18,000		Mahajanga
	14,527	18,000		Antananarivo
	11,339	14,000		Mahajanga
Befandriana-Avaratra (Befandriana Nord)		17,625		Mahajanga
				Fianarantsoa
				Toliara
	15,651	20,000		Toliara
Belo Tsiribihina (Belon'i Tsiribihina, Belo sur Tsiribihina)	16,249	20,000		Toliara
				Toliara
	12,667	16,000		Toliara
		11,576		Mahajanga
	19,684	25,000		Antananarivo
	21,145	27,000		Toliara
		17,652		Toliara
Boriziny (Port-Bergé)		23,237		Mahajanga
	22,113	29,000		Fianarantsoa
	17,419	23,000		Fianarantsoa
	24,824	32,000		Antananarivo
Fenoarivo (Fenoarivobe, Fenoarivo Be, Fenoarivo Afovoany)	12,956	16,000		Antananarivo
Fenoarivo Atsinanana (Fénérive Est)	13,514	18,000		Toamasina
				Fianarantsoa
	12,340	16,000		Fianarantsoa
	11,951	16,000		Fianarantsoa
	10,974	14,000		Fianarantsoa
	22,772	30,000		Fianarantsoa
				Fianarantsoa
				Mahajanga
				Mahajanga
		18,019		Toliara
	25,620	33,000		Toamasina
				Mahajanga
		25,288		Mahajanga
Manakara (Manakara-Atsimo)	24,970	33,000		Fianarantsoa
Mananara Avaratra (Mananara Nord)	26,474	34,000		Toamasina
	13,328	18,000		Fianarantsoa
	19,474	26,000		Fianarantsoa
		30,963		Mahajanga
		20,691		Toliara
	21,042	27,000		Antananarivo
	15,328	20,000		Toamasina
	16,806	22,000		Toamasina
	20,910	27,000		Mahajanga
				Antananarivo
	14,026	18,000		Toliara
Midongy-Atsimo (Midongy Sud)				Fianarantsoa
				Mahajanga
				Mahajanga
	18,767	24,000		Toamasina
		22,627		Toliara
	25,021	31,000		Toliara
	26,133	34,000		Fianarantsoa
Sainte-Marie (Nosy-Boraha)				Toamasina
	14,839	19,000		Toliara
	22,131	28,000		Antsiranana
		14,397		Mahajanga
	25,229	33,000		Toamasina
	26,734	34,000		Antananarivo
Tôlanaro (Tolagnaro, Tola'aro, Faradofay)	30,690	39,000		Toliara
	11,214	14,000		Mahajanga
	20,277	26,000		Toliara
	17,883	23,000		Antananarivo
	16,546	22,000		Fianarantsoa
		15,959		Toamasina
	23,716	31,000		Toamasina
Vohemar (Vohémar)		23,187		Antsiranana
Vohibinany (Ampasimanolotra, Brickaville)	16,261	21,000		Toamasina
		14,613		Fianarantsoa
	14,032	19,000		Fianarantsoa

Most visited cities in Madagascar

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

• List of cities in East Africa

References

• 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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Madagascar: Major cities and localities . citypopulation.de . 15 August 2011.
2. Web site: Madagascar: Major cities and localities . citypopulation.de . 15 August 2011.