{"id":655,"date":"2015-07-21T10:17:29","date_gmt":"2015-07-21T08:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urlaub-auf-madagaskar.alpha-beta.de\/?page_id=655"},"modified":"2025-02-11T14:19:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T13:19:18","slug":"madagaskar-hauptstadt-provinzen-und-staedte","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.urlaub-auf-madagaskar.com\/en\/provinces-and-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Madagascar capital - provinces and cities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Madagascar's cities and regions: An overview - incl. Madagascar's capital<\/h1>\n
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Madagascar, the fifth largest island in the world, covers an area of more than 580,000 square meters.
\nsquare kilometers - that's around 200,000 square kilometers more than Germany. While Germany
\nwith over 80 million inhabitants, Madagascar is home to almost 24 million people. The
\nresults in a population density of only 37 inhabitants per square kilometer, compared to over
\n220 in Germany.<\/p>\n

The population distribution is also very different. In Germany, the population is concentrated
\npopulation in urban centers, while Madagascar is predominantly rural. Most
\nMadagascans live in small villages and towns. Interestingly, the population of the
\nMadagascar's capital Antananarivo (often also called \"Tana\") is comparable to that of Berlin
\n(approx. 3.5 million). However, the next largest city, Toamasina, only has just over 200,000 inhabitants.
\nInhabitants. When you visit the *Madagascar capital*, you will quickly notice the vibrant atmosphere.<\/p>\n

These differences are what make Madagascar so fascinating for travelers. In the following we present the
\ndifferent regions (formerly provinces) and cities of Madagascar. Although the provinces are
\npolitical entities were abolished in 2009, they continue to be used for geographical
\norientation. They provide a good starting point for planning your individual
\nMadagascar trip, whether you want to explore nature or experience the Madagascar capital.<\/p>\n

You can also benefit from our Travel suggestions<\/a> that we are happy to pass on to
\nCustomize your personal interests.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Antananarivo (Region)<\/h2>\n

The Antananarivo region is dominated by the capital of the same name (and capital of Madagascar)
\ndominated. \"Tana\", as it is called by locals, is the economic, administrative and social center of the city.
\nand geographical center of the island. Founded in the 17th century (\"City of a Thousand\")
\nis the most populous in Madagascar. Ivato Airport is a hub for tourism.<\/p>\n

Antananarivo offers sights and is home to the country's most important universities. The
\nThe region is also important for agriculture, with fertile soils in the south (cultivation of rice, fruit
\nand vegetables) and less fertile areas in the sparsely populated north. From here, you can easily make excursions to other parts of Madagascar, even if the *Madagascar capital* itself already has a lot to offer.<\/p>\n

Important cities:<\/strong> Antananarivo, Antsirabe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Fianarantsoa (Region)<\/h2>\n

The Fianarantsoa region is a popular tourist destination. The reasons are the good infrastructure (the only
\nMadagascar's stable railroad line) and the National Parks<\/a>such as Ranomafana and Midongy du Sud.
\nThe city of Fianarantsoa has a cathedral, a university and just under 200,000 inhabitants. The
\nThe region is known for its terraced rice cultivation.<\/p>\n

Important cities:<\/strong> Fianarantsoa, Ambositra, Ambalavao, Manakara.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Toamasina (Region)<\/h2>\n

The city of Toamasina, capital of the region of the same name, has an eventful history. It was
\nbeginning of the 20th century and in 1986 by Hurricanes<\/a> almost completely destroyed. The young population (over
\n50% under 20 years) built up the town again and again. Toamasina is located on the east coast and has the
\nsecond most important port in the country. A railroad line connects the city with Antananarivo.
\nHighlights of the region are the beaches, the proximity to the island of Sainte Marie and the UNESCO-protected
\nRainforests.<\/p>\n

Important cities:<\/strong> Toamasina, Sonierana Ivongo, Mananara, Maroantsetra, Vatomandry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Antsiranana (Region)<\/h2>\n

The Antsiranana region (formerly Di\u00e9go-Suarez) is located in the north of Madagascar. The eponymous
\nThe capital has less than 100,000 inhabitants of various ethnicities. The port is mainly used by
\nused by cruise ships. Antsiranana is characterized by wider roads and high-quality
\nstone houses. The region is known for its tolerance, sophistication and is home to some of the most
\nfew luxury accommodations in Madagascar, e.g. on the island of Nosy Be with its dream beaches. Also
\noriginal rainforests in National Parks<\/a> can be found here.<\/p>\n

Important cities:<\/strong> Antsiranana (Diego Suarez), Ambanja, Sambava, Ambilobe, Antalaha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Mahajanga (Region)<\/h2>\n

Mahajanga (formerly Majunga) is a city and former province in the northwest of Madagascar with over
\n130,000 inhabitants. The city is an important commercial hub with a port and airport.
\nRice, tobacco and sugar cane are exported. Tourists will find fewer sights here, but
\nbut nearby rainforests.<\/p>\n

Important cities:<\/strong> Mahajunga, Antsohihy, Maevatanana, Maintirano.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Toliara (Region)<\/h2>\n

The Toliara region (also known as Tulear) is the southernmost and driest region of Madagascar, located on the
\nthe Strait of Mozambique. The city of Toliara has around 120,000 inhabitants, mostly from the Vezo people.
\nIt is an important trading hub (rice, cotton, peanuts, sisal). Tourists appreciate the
\nBeaches and museums. The nearby Tsimanampetsotsa National Park<\/a> accommodates four
\nlemur species and 39 reptile species.<\/p>\n

Important cities:<\/strong> Toliara (Tulear), Taolognaro (Fort Dauphin), Morondava, Belo sur
\nTsiribihina, Miandrivazo.<\/p>\n

The cities and regions of Madagascar, including of course the Madagascar capital<\/strong> Antananarivo, offer unique experiences. We plan your trip to
\nMadagascar individually, whether you want to explore national parks or relax on beaches. Feel free to contact us for personal advice!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Madagaskars St\u00e4dte und Regionen: Ein \u00dcberblick \u2013 inkl. Madagaskar Hauptstadt Madagaskar, die f\u00fcnftgr\u00f6\u00dfte Insel der Welt, erstreckt sich \u00fcber eine Fl\u00e4che von mehr als 580.000 Quadratkilometern \u2013 das sind rund 200.000 Quadratkilometer mehr als Deutschland. W\u00e4hrend Deutschland \u00fcber 80 Millionen Einwohner z\u00e4hlt, beheimatet Madagaskar knapp 24 Millionen Menschen. Das resultiert in einer Bev\u00f6lkerungsdichte von nur […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1975,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[488],"class_list":["post-655","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-geographie"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.urlaub-auf-madagaskar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/655","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.urlaub-auf-madagaskar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.urlaub-auf-madagaskar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.urlaub-auf-madagaskar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.urlaub-auf-madagaskar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=655"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.urlaub-auf-madagaskar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/655\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16998,"href":"https:\/\/www.urlaub-auf-madagaskar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/655\/revisions\/16998"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.urlaub-auf-madagaskar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1975"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.urlaub-auf-madagaskar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.urlaub-auf-madagaskar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}