Dedza Population 2026

Dedza has a population of 34,882, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇲🇼 Malawi, located in Central Region. Roughly 0.2% of Malawi's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Lilongwe, the country's biggest city.

Location of Dedza (capital Lilongwe shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

34,882

Rank in Malawi

#11

Coordinates

14.38°S, 34.33°E

~1,608 m elevation · Africa/Blantyre

Distance to capital (Lilongwe)

75 km

47 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Region

City	Population	Rank in Malawi
Lilongwe	1,115,815	#1
Kasungu	66,152	#6
Salima	41,492	#8
Nkhotakota	31,974	#12
Mchinji	31,592	#13
Mponela	27,681	#16
Ntcheu	23,956	#18

Cities near Dedza

Ntcheu23,956 people · ~59 km away
Salima41,492 people · ~68 km away
Monkey Bay16,867 people · ~71 km away
Lilongwe1,115,815 people · ~75 km away
Balaka40,950 people · ~95 km away
Mangochi60,338 people · ~101 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dedza?

Dedza has a population of 34,882 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Malawi.

What region is Dedza in?

Dedza is located in Central Region, Malawi.

Is Dedza the capital of Malawi?

No, the capital of Malawi is Lilongwe, about 75 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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