Antananarivo, Madagascar: Capital City Area and Key Facts

Antananarivo (often called "Tana") is the capital and largest city of Madagascar.

• Area: 196 km² (76 sq mi).
• Location: Central highlands, ~1,280 m (4,200 ft) elevation.
• Population: ~1.6 million (metro).

It is the political, economic, and cultural heart of the island nation.