Monkey Bay Population 2026

Monkey Bay has a population of 16,867, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇲🇼 Malawi, located in Southern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Malawi's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Lilongwe, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,867

Rank in Malawi

#21

Coordinates

14.08°S, 34.92°E

~484 m elevation · Africa/Blantyre

Distance to capital (Lilongwe)

123 km

76 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Southern Region

City	Population	Rank in Malawi
Blantyre	902,588	#2
Zomba	118,440	#4
Mangochi	60,338	#7
Liwonde	41,077	#9
Balaka	40,950	#10
Nsanje	30,276	#14
Mwanza	20,345	#19
Mulanje	16,672	#22

Cities near Monkey Bay

Mangochi60,338 people · ~58 km away
Salima41,492 people · ~60 km away
Dedza34,882 people · ~71 km away
Ntcheu23,956 people · ~87 km away
Balaka40,950 people · ~100 km away
Liwonde41,077 people · ~114 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Monkey Bay?

Monkey Bay has a population of 16,867 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Malawi.

What region is Monkey Bay in?

Monkey Bay is located in Southern Region, Malawi.

Is Monkey Bay the capital of Malawi?

No, the capital of Malawi is Lilongwe, about 123 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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