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Lilongwe, Central Region

Malawi

National capital13.9669° S, 33.7873° E

Found in Central Region, Malawi, Lilongwe is a national capital. It has a population of 1,115,815.

Population1,115,815
ProvinceCentral Region
Coordinates13.9669° S, 33.7873° E
CountryMalawi
Rank in Malawi#1 of 7,980

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About Lilongwe

Lilongwe is located at coordinates 13.97° S, 33.79° E, in the Southern Hemisphere. It belongs to the Central Region administrative division of Malawi.

Lilongwe is the #1 largest locality in Malawi by population, with 1,115,815 people.

Cities in Central Region

Lilongwe is located in the Central Region province of Malawi. Other cities in the region include Kasungu, Salima, Dedza. Lilongwe has 1,115,815 inhabitants.

Kasungu66,152Salima41,492Dedza34,882Nkhotakota31,974Mchinji31,592Mponela27,681Ntcheu23,956Chipeni10,553Dowa8,047Ntchisi7,918

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Lilongwe.

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NamgwagwaCity
0.7 km
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ChimutuCity
2 km
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KawaleCity
2 km
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KawaleNeighborhood
2.5 km
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Area 7Neighborhood
2.5 km
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LingadziCity
2.7 km
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ThopeNeighborhood
2.7 km
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MchesiCity
3.1 km
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ChigonekaCity
3.5 km
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Area 47City
3.6 km
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KwindaCity
3.6 km
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Area 18Neighborhood
3.6 km
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MwendaCity
3.7 km
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MasankhawaCity
3.7 km
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ChiwokoCity
3.8 km
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Area 21Neighborhood
3.9 km
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ChilindeCity
4 km
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Area 1Neighborhood
4.1 km
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SatemaCity
4.3 km
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KumatunduCity
4.7 km

Universities in Lilongwe

Lilongwe is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Malawi Adventist University1969——
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Largest cities in Malawi

#1 Lilongwe1,115,815#2 Blantyre902,588#3 Mzuzu249,564#4 Zomba118,440#5 Karonga69,486
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lilongwe?

Lilongwe has a population of 1,115,815. It ranks #1 in Malawi by population.

What province or state is Lilongwe in?

Lilongwe is located in Central Region, Malawi.

Where is Lilongwe located?

Lilongwe is located at coordinates 13.97° S, 33.79° E in Central Region, Malawi.

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