Mangochi Population 2026

Mangochi has a population of 60,338, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇲🇼 Malawi, located in Southern Region. Roughly 0.3% of Malawi's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Lilongwe, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

60,338

Rank in Malawi

Coordinates

14.48°S, 35.26°E

~484 m elevation · Africa/Blantyre

Distance to capital (Lilongwe)

169 km

105 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Southern Region

City	Population	Rank in Malawi
Blantyre	902,588	#2
Zomba	118,440	#4
Liwonde	41,077	#9
Balaka	40,950	#10
Nsanje	30,276	#14
Mwanza	20,345	#19
Monkey Bay	16,867	#21
Mulanje	16,672	#22

Cities near Mangochi

Monkey Bay16,867 people · ~58 km away
Balaka40,950 people · ~65 km away
Liwonde41,077 people · ~66 km away
Ntcheu23,956 people · ~78 km away
Dedza34,882 people · ~101 km away
Zomba118,440 people · ~101 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mangochi?

Mangochi has a population of 60,338 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Malawi.

What region is Mangochi in?

Mangochi is located in Southern Region, Malawi.

Is Mangochi the capital of Malawi?

No, the capital of Malawi is Lilongwe, about 169 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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