Antananarivo
East Africa, Madagascar
Madagascar
People from Antananarivo are called:
Male/General:
Tananarivian
Pronunciation:
/ˌæntəˌnænəˈriːvoʊ/
Etymology & Origin
From Malagasy 'Antananarivo', meaning 'city of the thousand warriors', named by King Andrianjaka.
About Antananarivo
- Capital and largest city of Madagascar, also known as Tana.
- Located in the central highlands of Madagascar at 1,280 meters above sea level.
- Historic royal city and center of the Merina Kingdom.
- Major economic and cultural center of Madagascar.
- Important hub for Madagascar's unique biodiversity research and conservation.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 3,618,000 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Madagascar
- Region:
- East Africa