Area 35,592 km² | Population 5.491 million (2008) | |
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Points of interest Chongoni Rock Art Area, Nkhotakota Game Reserve, Lake Malawi, Kasungu National Park, Kuti Game Ranch | ||
The Central Region of Malawi, population 5,491,034 (2008), covers an area of 35,592 km². Its capital city is Lilongwe, which is also the national capital. The region has an outlet on Lake Malawi and borders neighbouring countries Zambia and Mozambique. The Chewa people make up the majority of the population today.
Map of Central Region, Malawi
Of the 27 districts in Malawi, 9 are located within the Central Region They are: Dedza, Dowa, Kasungu, Lilongwe, Mchinji, Nkhotakota, Ntcheu, Ntchisi, and Salima.
References
Central Region, Malawi Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA