Katima Mulilo Population 2026
Katima Mulilo has a population of 33,615, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇳🇦 Namibia, located in Zambezi Region. Roughly 1.1% of Namibia's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Windhoek, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,615
Rank in Namibia
#7
Coordinates
17.50°S, 24.28°E
~951 m elevation · Africa/Windhoek
Distance to capital (Windhoek)
938 km
582 miles, straight line
Cities near Katima Mulilo
- Ndiyona20,633 people · ~383 km away
- Rundu75,180 people · ~479 km away
- Grootfontein24,099 people · ~690 km away
- Tsumeb22,845 people · ~719 km away
- Gobabis22,639 people · ~781 km away
- Otjiwarongo33,481 people · ~867 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Katima Mulilo?
Katima Mulilo has a population of 33,615 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Namibia.
What region is Katima Mulilo in?
Katima Mulilo is located in Zambezi Region, Namibia.
Is Katima Mulilo the capital of Namibia?
No, the capital of Namibia is Windhoek, about 938 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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