Nsanje Population 2026

Nsanje has a population of 30,276, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇲🇼 Malawi, located in Southern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Malawi's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Lilongwe, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,276

Rank in Malawi

#14

Coordinates

16.92°S, 35.26°E

~55 m elevation · Africa/Blantyre

Distance to capital (Lilongwe)

364 km

226 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
Mwanza	20,345	#19
Monkey Bay	16,867	#21
Mulanje	16,672	#22

Cities near Nsanje

Mulanje16,672 people · ~102 km away
Blantyre902,588 people · ~129 km away
Mwanza20,345 people · ~166 km away
Zomba118,440 people · ~171 km away
Liwonde41,077 people · ~206 km away
Balaka40,950 people · ~218 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nsanje?

Nsanje has a population of 30,276 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Malawi.

What region is Nsanje in?

Nsanje is located in Southern Region, Malawi.

Is Nsanje the capital of Malawi?

No, the capital of Malawi is Lilongwe, about 364 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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