What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo
Antananarivo is the capital city and seat of government of Madagascar, a country in Eastern Africa. Madagascar uses the ISO codes MG and MDG, and its international dialling code is +261. The currency in use is the Malagasy ariary (MGA).
For the full profile of Madagascar, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Madagascar country page. The country has an estimated population of 32,740,678 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Madagascar
- Capital: Antananarivo
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Currency: Malagasy ariary (MGA)
- Calling code: +261
- Flag emoji: 🇲🇬
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.
Is Antananarivo the largest city in Madagascar?
Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Antananarivo?
Antananarivo, like the rest of Madagascar, uses the Malagasy ariary (MGA, symbol Ar).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.