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.
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
Cities near Malaṅgawā
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.