Marka, Malawi Explained

Official Name:Marka
Pushpin Map:Malawi
Pushpin Mapsize:240
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Malawi
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Malawi
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Southern Region
Subdivision Type2:District
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2008
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:+2
Coordinates:-17.1199°N 35.2269°W
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Blank1 Info Sec2:Cwa

Marka is a town[1] located in Nsanje District in Malawi. It is the southernmost location in the country, serving as a border post[2] for road and rail control between Malawi and Mozambique.[3] [4]

The Mozambican town of Vila Nova de Fronteira is conurbed with Marka. In addition, Marka is part of a large conurbation zone that extends northwards, passing through the city of Nsanje to the city of Bangula.

Transport

The M1 road is the main source of transportation that connects the district to its neighboring district, Chikwawa. Before 2010, transportation to the lower shire district was difficult especially during rainy season.

The town had a railway station on the Sena railway, part of the Malawi Railways. The railway through Marka that connects Nsanje and Blantyre with Beira was severely disrupted by the Mozambique Civil War and remains closed. In the late 1990's, part of the railway was damaged at Chiromo bridge near Bangula. Due to this damage, the train station at Nsanje was closed.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.nyasatimes.com/malemia-applauds-malawi-govt-for-k11-1bn-nsanje-marka-road-construction/ Malemia applauds Malawi govt for K11.1bn Nsanje-Marka road construction
  2. https://www.immigration.gov.mw/physical-addresses/ Physical Addresses
  3. https://www.mwnation.com/delays-rocks-railway-project/ Delays rocks Railway project
  4. Web site: PR lança 1ª pedra para reconstrução da linha férrea Dona Ana/ Vila Nova da Fronteira que liga Moçambique e o Malawi . Rádio Moçambique. 29 May 2021. 31 May 2021.