Sakaraha Population 2026

Sakaraha has a population of 21,826, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇲🇬 Madagascar, located in Atsimo-Andrefana. Roughly 0.1% of Madagascar's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Antananarivo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sakaraha (capital Antananarivo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

21,826

Rank in Madagascar

#84

Coordinates

22.90°S, 44.53°E

~480 m elevation · Indian/Antananarivo

Distance to capital (Antananarivo)

542 km

337 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Atsimo-Andrefana

City	Population	Rank in Madagascar
Toliara	178,725	#6
Ampanihy	40,244	#34
Itampolo	32,000	#55
Betioky	27,125	#64
Ankazoabo	25,961	#70
Morombe	23,961	#75
Beroroha	18,632	#92

Cities near Sakaraha

Ankazoabo25,961 people · ~69 km away
Betioky27,125 people · ~93 km away
Toliara178,725 people · ~102 km away
Beroroha18,632 people · ~152 km away
Betroka18,350 people · ~164 km away
Bekily20,915 people · ~167 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sakaraha?

Sakaraha has a population of 21,826 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Madagascar.

What region is Sakaraha in?

Sakaraha is located in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar.

Is Sakaraha the capital of Madagascar?

No, the capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, about 542 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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