Lilongwe is the capital and largest city of Malawi. It has a population of 989,318 as of the 2018 Census, up from a population of 674,448 in 2008. In 2020 that figure was 1,122,000. The city is located in the central region of Malawi, in the district of the same name, near the borders with Mozambique and Zambia, and it is an important economic and transportation hub for central Malawi. It is named after the Lilongwe River.
Mzuzu is the capital of Malawi's Northern Region and is the third largest city by population in Malawi. The city has 221,272 residents and 20,000 commuters with about 1.7 million people in its metropolitan area. It is situated in Mzimba District. Mzuzu lies in a gap in the Viphya Mountains, and the agricultural region surrounding the city specializes in tea, rubber and coffee cultivation. The Viphya Plantation south of the city is the largest man-made forest in Africa, and the Lunyangwa and Kaning'ina forest preserves are east of the city.
Blantyre is Malawi's centre of finance and commerce, and its second largest city, with a population of 800,264 as of 2018. It is sometimes referred to as the commercial and industrial capital of Malawi as opposed to the political capital, Lilongwe. It is the capital of the country's Southern Region as well as the Blantyre District.
The Northern Region is a region of Malawi. It had a population of 2,289,780 in 2018, and covers an area of 26,931 km², making it the smallest region both by population and area. Its capital city is Mzuzu. Starting in the north and going clockwise, the Northern Region borders on Tanzania, Lake Malawi, Malawi's Central Region, and Zambia.
Mzimba is a district in the Northern Region of Malawi. The capital is Mzimba. The district covers an area of 10,430 km.² and has a population of 610,944. It is the largest district in Malawi.
Katawa C.C.A.P. Singers is Malawian choir group that emerged in the early 1980s and rose to fame in the 1990s. It got its name from a township in Mzuzu and the group started during a fundraising initiative that was intended to construct a Presbyterian church in Katawa area in 1990. The initiative was organised by Allen Mtambo and Reverend Peter Mushanga, as well as Pickford Jungu. They started producing electronic gospel music when they received a Yamaha keyboard from donors that were visiting the church then. The group won several awards, including the Malawi Broadcasting Station (MBC) award.
Luwinga is a town north of Mzuzu city in Mzimba District, Malawi and forms part of the Mzuzu municipality. Institutions found in Luwinga include the third biggest referral hospital in Malawi, Mzuzu Central Hospital and Mzuzu University.
Katawa is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi. It is located in the Northern Region of the Mzuzu. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, Mchengautuba, Chiwavi and Chibanja. It is home to the Malawi's gospel singers, the Katawa Singers.
Masasa is a densely populated township in Northern Region, Malawi. It is located in the Northern Region of the Mzuzu.Masasa is known for its beautiful landscapes and serene environment. The area is also home to several regional parks and recreational facilities.
Zolozolo is a densely populated township in Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi. It is located north of Mzuzu. The township is reported to have massive gang activities and high levels of accident. It is known for its lively markets and rich cultural scene.
Nkhorongo(Tumbuka: Scattered trees) is a residential town in Luwinga, Mzuzu. It is located North of Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi. It is a home to a regional team, Nkhorongo United Team, as well as Nkholongo FC.
Area 1B is a residential town in Luwinga, Mzuzu. It is located in the Northern Region of Malawi It’s known for its beautiful landscapes and serene environment, as well as the area is also home to several parks and recreational facilities. The town is home to Area 1B FC. In 2018, about 320 people in Area 1B lost their homes following heavy rains that the City experienced.
Katoto is a residential town in Mzuzu known for its lively markets and rich cultural scene. It is located South of Mzuzu City in the Northern Region of Malawi. It’s home to several businesses, colleges and shopping centers such as St. John Of God Institute Of Vocational Training.
Abraham John Simama is a Malawian preacher and businessman. He is the chairman of the Simama group of companies. He is also the owner of Simama Hotel, an international standard hotel located in the capital city of Malawi, Lilongwe. Simama is the chairman of the Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) and owns the Simama Premier League, as well as Simama General Dealers.
Area 24 is a residential town East of Lilongwe City in Lilongwe District, Malawi and forms part of the Lilongwe municipality. Institutions found in Area 24 include Area 24 College, Area 24 Secondary School and Area 24 Technical Centre. Other neighborhoods of Area 24 include areas 22, 36, Biwi, and Falls.
Area 44 is a residential town west of Lilongwe, Malawi and forms part of the Lilongwe municipality. Institutions found in Area 44 include Area 44 College, Area 44 Secondary School and Area 44 Technical Centre. Other areas found in Lilongwe include Area 24 and other similar areas.
Area 25 is a residential town west of Lilongwe District, Malawi and forms part of the Lilongwe municipality. The Traditional Authority of the area is Chief Chitukula.
Chibavi is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi. It is located in Mzuzu city. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, Mchengautuba, Chiputula. The area is highly known for its violence.
Chiputula is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi. It is located inside Mzuzu city. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, and Katoto.
Moyale is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi. It is located inside Mzuzu city in Mzimba District. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, and Chiputula. The town is home to the Moyale Football Club and Moyale Barracks.
