World CapitalsWhat is the capital of Madagascar?
Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar, in Africa.
Antananarivo means City of the Thousand, recalling soldiers once stationed to guard the royal settlement.
Where is Antananarivo?
Antananarivo is located at approximately 18.91° S, 47.51° E. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Moroni, Comoros 923 km
- Port Louis, Mauritius 1,055 km
- Lilongwe, Malawi 1,563 km
- Maputo, Mozambique 1,720 km
- Harare, Zimbabwe 1,742 km