Central Region, Malawi

The Central Region of Malawi, population 7,523,340 (2018), 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.

Central Region
Region
Central Region in Malawi
Coordinates: 13°37′28″S 33°31′48″E
Country Malawi
CapitalLilongwe
Area
  Total35,592 km2 (13,742 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 Census)
  Total7,523,340
  Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
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