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Northern Region, Malawi

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Country
  
Population
  
1.699 million (2008)

University
  
Mzuzu University

Area
  
26,931 km²

Capital
  

Points of interest
  
Nyika National Park, Viphya Forest, Lake Malawi, Kande Beach, Cultural & Museum Centre K

The Northern Region of Malawi, population 1,698,502 (2008), covers an area of 26,931 km². Its capital city is Mzuzu. The Northern Region borders Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north, Lake Malawi to the east, and Malawi's Central Region to its south.

Contents

Map of Northern Region, Malawi

Northern Districts

Of the 27 districts in Malawi, 6 of them are located within the Northern Region.

  • Chitipa
  • Karonga
  • Likoma
  • Mzimba
  • Nkhata Bay
  • Rumphi.
  • Major Cities

    Prominent townships and or cities in the northern region include: Ekwendeni city, Mzimba District, Karonga city, Karonga District, Mzimba city, Mzimba District, Mzuzu which is also the capital city of Mzimba District, Rumphi city, Rumphi District and Nkhata Bay city in Nkhata Bay District

    Northern Islands

    The Northern region is also the location of Likoma District where both Chizumulu Island and Likoma Island are located.

    Mines

    Kanyika mine

    References

    Northern Region, Malawi Wikipedia


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