Malaṅgawā Population 2026

Malaṅgawā has a population of 20,284, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Madhesh. Roughly 0.1% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 71× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.

KathmanduMalaṅgawā
Location of Malaṅgawā (capital Kathmandu shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
20,284
Rank in Nepal
#41
Coordinates
26.86°N, 85.56°E
~89 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
97 km
60 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Madhesh

CityPopulationRank in Nepal
Birgañj268,273#5
Janakpur195,438#9
Lahān102,955#15
Rājbirāj69,803#19
Gaur27,325#32
Siraha24,657#33
Jaleshwar23,573#35

Cities near Malaṅgawā

  • Gaur27,325 people · ~30 km away
  • Jaleshwar23,573 people · ~33 km away
  • Janakpur195,438 people · ~39 km away
  • Siraha24,657 people · ~68 km away
  • Birgañj268,273 people · ~70 km away
  • Panauti46,595 people · ~81 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Malaṅgawā?
Malaṅgawā has a population of 20,284 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Malaṅgawā in?
Malaṅgawā is located in Madhesh, Nepal.
Is Malaṅgawā the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 97 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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