Northern Region, Malawi Explained

Northern Region
Settlement Type:Region
Mapsize:150px
Coordinates:-11.2°N 81°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Malawi
Seat Type:Capital
Seat:Mzuzu
Area Total Km2:26931
Population As Of:2018 Census
Population Total:2289780
Population Density Km2:auto

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.

Geography

Of the 28 districts in Malawi, six are located within the Northern Region.

In addition to mainland parts of Malawi, the Northern Region also includes the islands of Chizumulu and Likoma in Lake Malawi, which together make up Likoma District.

Communities

Major cities

Prominent townships and cities in the region include:

Towns

Demographics

At the time of the 2018 Census of Malawi, the distribution of the population of the Northern Region by ethnic group was as follows:[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nsomalawi.mw/images/stories/data_on_line/demography/census_2018/2018%20Malawi%20Population%20and%20Housing%20Census%20Main%20Report.pdf 2018 Malawi Population and Housing Census Main Report