What is the Capital of Madagascar?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Madagascar is Antananarivo. Madagascar is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, with a population of 31,727,042. The official currency is the Malagasy ariary and the primary language spoken is Malagasy.
Planning to visit Madagascar?
This site is a member of the CJ Affiliate and AWIN affiliate networks. We earn commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
Rent a Car in Madagascar — Book Now, Pay at Pickup
Compare car hire prices and reserve with no upfront payment via Carla.
Find Cheap Flights to Madagascar with Ovago
Search hundreds of airlines for the best airfare.
Visiting Antananarivo?
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We are also a member of the CJ Affiliate and AWIN affiliate networks. Links below are affiliate links.
Madagascar Travel Guide
City maps, itineraries and local tips for Antananarivo and beyond.
Antananarivo City Map
Detailed street map of Antananarivo for planning and exploring.
Scratch Off World Map
Track every capital city you visit on a scratch-off wall map.
Antananarivo at a glance
| Capital city | Antananarivo |
|---|---|
| Country | Madagascar (Republic of Madagascar) |
| Region | Eastern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 31,727,042 (49th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Malagasy ariary (MGA) |
| Calling code | +261 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Madagascar in context
- Madagascar covers 587,041 km², making it the 45th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 54 people per km² ranks 130th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Madagascar has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 31,727,042 people, Madagascar holds about 7.2% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 2.2% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Madagascar has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Madagascar is a member state of the United Nations.
Compare Madagascar
Capital of Madagascar — FAQ
What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.
Is Antananarivo the largest city in Madagascar?
Yes — Antananarivo is both the capital and the largest city of Madagascar.
What country is Antananarivo in?
Antananarivo is the capital city of Madagascar.
What continent is Antananarivo in?
Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, is located in Africa.
Is Antananarivo the capital of Madagascar?
Yes — Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar (official name: Republic of Madagascar).
Antananarivo is the capital of which country?
Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar, in Eastern Africa.
This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you purchase through our links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.
Last updated: