Salima Population 2026
Salima has a population of 41,492, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇲🇼 Malawi, located in Central Region. Roughly 0.2% of Malawi's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Lilongwe, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,492
Rank in Malawi
#8
Coordinates
13.78°S, 34.46°E
~512 m elevation · Africa/Blantyre
Distance to capital (Lilongwe)
75 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Region
Cities near Salima
- Monkey Bay16,867 people · ~60 km away
- Dedza34,882 people · ~68 km away
- Lilongwe1,115,815 people · ~75 km away
- Mponela27,681 people · ~83 km away
- Nkhotakota31,974 people · ~96 km away
- Mangochi60,338 people · ~116 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salima?
Salima has a population of 41,492 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Malawi.
What region is Salima in?
Salima is located in Central Region, Malawi.
Is Salima the capital of Malawi?
No, the capital of Malawi is Lilongwe, about 75 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.