USEFUL INFO – Administrative Structure
Malawi is divided into three regions: Central, Southern and Northern and there are a total of 28 districts. There are four main urban centres in the country:
Lilongwe
(Alt. 1,065 m), Central Region.
Commonly known as the sleepy capital since January 1975, Lilongwe has evolved into a full capital when the late elected President Bingu Wa Mutharika commanded all government offices to move to Lilongwe after the May 2004 Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
The current estimated population is just fewer than 989,318. It is the seat of Government and is served by Lilongwe International Airport. More Information
Blantyre
(Alt. 1,035 m), Southern Region.It is Malawi’s commercial, media, and industrial centre. Founded by missionaries in the late 19th century it has always been associated with tea growing and tobacco.
The city has an estimated population of just over 800,264. It was formerly the seat of some Government departments including the judiciary and ADMARC.
Zomba
(Alt 1,490 m), Southern Region. This small town was Malawi’s capital until 1975. Now a quiet, little town with an estimated population of 105,013 it houses Chancellor College, one of the main campuses for the University of Malawi.
Mzuzu
(Alt. 1,280 m) is the administrative headquarters for the Northern Region. The current population is almost 221,272.
