Ntcheu Population 2026
Ntcheu has a population of 23,956, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇲🇼 Malawi, located in Central Region. Roughly 0.1% of Malawi's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Lilongwe, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,956
Rank in Malawi
#18
Coordinates
14.82°S, 34.64°E
~1,132 m elevation · Africa/Blantyre
Distance to capital (Lilongwe)
132 km
82 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Region
Cities near Ntcheu
FAQ
What is the population of Ntcheu?
Ntcheu has a population of 23,956 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Malawi.
What region is Ntcheu in?
Ntcheu is located in Central Region, Malawi.
Is Ntcheu the capital of Malawi?
No, the capital of Malawi is Lilongwe, about 132 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.