In colonial shorthand, Antananarivo can also be called Tana. It is Madagascar’s capital and the largest city. The administrative area of the town, known as Antananarivo-Renivohitra, is the capital of the Analamanga region. It is situated on the middle island at 1,280m (4199 feet) above sea level. It is the highest (by elevation) national capital of all island countries. It has been the capital of the country since at least 1820.

There is the presidency, Senate and National Assembly, Senate, Supreme Court, and Supreme Court. There are 21 diplomatic missions. More universities, nightclubs, and art venues are found here than in any other city—many local and national sporting teams, including The Makis, the national rugby champion.

Mahajanga a city and administrative area located on the northwest coast of Madagascar’s Madagascar. The town is located in Mahajanga (the capital of the Boeny Region). The community housed 220,629 residents in 2013.

Mahajanga is a popular tourist destination for Malagasy as well as international tourists. You will find beaches, a boardwalk lined by coconuts, and eight months of almost dry weather.

Antsirabe is the capital of Vakinankaratra Regional and the third largest city in Madagascar. It has a population totaling 265,018 at the end of 2014. Antsirabe is Madagascar’s third-largest city. It is known for its cool climate and industry. Around 30,000 tourists visit it annually.

Toamasina, an informal name for Madagascar’s capital, is located on the eastern coast of Madagascar on the Indian Ocean. It is located 215km (134 miles) northeast Antanarivo, which is the capital of the country. In 2018, 325,857 people called Toamasina home.

Toliara is a municipality in Madagascar. It is located 936km southwest of Antananarivo, the national capital.

Name spellings have changed over the years to reflect the Malagasy orthography. Many of the French-spelled names for geographic places were changed after Malagasy independence.