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Antananarivo vs Toamasina for Remote Work

Antananarivo and Toamasina are the two largest cities in Madagascar with complete remote-work profiles. Antananarivo has about 1.3M residents; Toamasina has about 345K. Antananarivo is the national capital.

The best remote-work month in Antananarivo is typically October (19°C avg), compared with June (21°C avg) in Toamasina. Antananarivo sees about 5 rainy days that month, while Toamasina sees about 22 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 10–26°C in Antananarivo and 19–28°C in Toamasina.

Antananarivo sits at 1,274 m, versus 12 m in Toamasina.

Side-by-side

Antananarivo

Madagascar

Population
1.3M
Elevation
1,274 m
Best month
October
Best-month temperature
19°C
Best-month range
13–25°C
Best-month rain
About 5 rainy days
Year temperature range
10–26°C
National capital
Yes

Toamasina

Madagascar

Population
345K
Elevation
12 m
Best month
June
Best-month temperature
21°C
Best-month range
20–23°C
Best-month rain
About 22 rainy days
Year temperature range
19–28°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Antananarivo or Toamasina?
Antananarivo is the larger of the two complete profiles in Madagascar, with about 1.3M residents compared with about 345K in Toamasina.
How does the climate compare in Antananarivo vs Toamasina?
The best remote-work month is typically October in Antananarivo (19°C avg) and June in Toamasina (21°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 5 rainy days in Antananarivo versus about 22 rainy days in Toamasina.