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 newly 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 500,000. 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 500,000. It was formerly the seat of some Government departments including the judiciary and ADMARC. More Information
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 70,000 it houses Chancellor College, the main campus of the University of Malawi. More Information
Mzuzu
(Alt. 1,280 m) is the administrative headquarters for the Northern Region. The current population is almost 100,000. More Information
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