List of cities in Madagascar facts for kids
Madagascar is a large island country off the coast of Africa. It's known for its unique wildlife and beautiful landscapes. Like any country, it has many cities and towns where people live and work.
This article will tell you about the biggest cities in Madagascar. We'll look at how many people live in them and where they are located. We'll also explore some of the most popular places for visitors to see!
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Madagascar's Biggest Cities
The cities listed here are the largest in Madagascar. We know how many people live in them thanks to official counts called censuses. A census helps a country know its population. We have numbers from 1993 and 2018. This helps us see how much these cities have grown!
It's important to know that these numbers are for the cities themselves. They don't include people living in smaller towns right next to the cities. For example, some areas near Antananarivo have many people too, but they are counted separately.
Here are the biggest cities, ordered by their population in 2018:
| Name | Old Name | Population in 1993 | Population in 2018 | Region | Former Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Popular Places to Visit in Madagascar
Madagascar has many amazing places that tourists love to visit every year. These spots are great for exploring nature and having fun!
Nosy Be Island: A Tropical Paradise
Nosy Be Island is off the northwest coast of Madagascar. It's the biggest and most beautiful beach resort in the country. With its warm weather and huge beaches, it's a perfect place to relax or go on an adventure!
Morondava and the Avenue of Baobabs
The Avenue des Baobabs is a truly special place. It's a dusty road lined with giant, ancient baobab trees. You can find it between the towns of Morondava and Belon’i Tsiribihina. Seeing these huge trees, especially at sunset, is an unforgettable experience!
Sainte Marie Island: Whales and Coral Reefs
Sainte Marie Island is in eastern Madagascar. It has lovely beaches and colorful coral reefs, which are perfect for diving. Many people also visit the island to watch magnificent whales in the ocean!
Ranohira and Isalo National Park
Ranohira is home to Isalo National Park, which is Madagascar's most visited park. Here, you'll see amazing sandstone formations that are millions of years old. The park also has deep canyons, green oases, and special tapia forests. It's an excellent place to see lemurs living freely in their natural home!
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Localidades de Madagascar para niños
- List of cities in East Africa
