Kasungu Population 2026
Kasungu has a population of 66,152, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇲🇼 Malawi, located in Central Region. Roughly 0.3% of Malawi's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Lilongwe, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
66,152
Rank in Malawi
#6
Coordinates
13.03°S, 33.48°E
~1,051 m elevation · Africa/Blantyre
Distance to capital (Lilongwe)
109 km
68 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Region
Cities near Kasungu
FAQ
What is the population of Kasungu?
Kasungu has a population of 66,152 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Malawi.
What region is Kasungu in?
Kasungu is located in Central Region, Malawi.
Is Kasungu the capital of Malawi?
No, the capital of Malawi is Lilongwe, about 109 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.