# Malawi – Regions, Districts, Towns & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/malawi/ Country · Southern Africa # Malawi Malaŵi Malawi is a landlocked country in south-eastern Africa bordered by Tanzania, Mozambique and Zambia, with Lake Malawi along much of its eastern side. It had an estimated **19,809,511 people** in 2023, across 93,272 km². Malawi is divided into 3 regions, 32 districts and 433 traditional authorities; each has its own page here. - 19,809,511people (2023) - 93,272km² - 3regions - 2,777mapped services ## How many people live in Malawi? Malawi had an estimated **19,809,511 people** in 2023. There are 1,064 women for every 1,000 men. Spread over 93,272 km², that is about **212 people per km²**. 41.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years. For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,955,355** 5–9 ****2,704,838** 10–14 ****2,474,271** 15–19 ****2,237,736** 20–24 ****1,925,867** 25–29 ****1,597,165** 30–34 ****1,325,980** 35–39 ****1,066,257** 40–44 ****870,776** 45–49 ****691,154** 50–54 ****546,752** 55–59 ****405,187** 60–64 ****311,409** 65–69 ****237,925** 70–74 ****177,262** 75–79 ****128,141** 80–84 ****82,553** 85–89 ****44,832** 90–94 ****19,385** 95+ ****6,665** Source: [Malawi National Statistics Office via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-mwi). ## Regions of Malawi Region People per km² Area km² Districts Services [Southern Region](https://wherepedia.org/malawi/southern/) 8,743,362 287 30,510 15 1,414 [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/malawi/central/) 8,533,879 240 35,614 10 963 [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/malawi/northern/) 2,532,270 93 27,147 7 400 Source: [National Statistics Office of Malawi via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-mwi); [Malawi National Statistics Office via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-mwi). ## Largest towns in Malawi - Lilongwe1,115,815 - Blantyre902,588 - Mzuzu249,564 - Zomba118,440 - Karonga69,486 - Kasungu66,152 - Mangochi60,338 - Salima41,492 - Liwonde41,077 - Balaka40,950 - Dedza34,882 - Nkhotakota31,974 - Mchinji31,592 - Nsanje30,276 - Mzimba29,432 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Malawi Named natural and historic features inside Malawi, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2,203 rivers and streams; 12 lakes; 8 waterfalls; 3 dams; 1 reservoir or tank. - Anjanzi - Aunde - Bala - Bale - Balitsa - Banga - Barambalala Stream - Bawe - Belele - Bembe - Bembembe - Bentu - Berenje - Bichi - Bilila - Bilila - Bilira - Bimbili Stream - Bimbisi - Bindi - Binini - Bisa - Bogolo - Bowi …and 2,203 more. ### Coast and islands 20 headlands; 12 islands; 4 bays; 1 beach; 1 lagoon. - Cape Manulo - Chiguluwindi Point - Chirwi Point - Chisi Point - Chisumulu Island - Domwe Island - Grand Beach - Kalikale Point - Kambiri Point - Likoma Island - Lion Point - Lipala Point - Madimba Bay - Makulawe Point - Maleri Island - Mamkoma Island - Mbako Point - Mbenji Island - Mbuzi Point - Mkukuti Point - Mosque Bay - Msuli Point - Mulale Lagoon - Mumbo Island …and 14 more. ### Hills and mountains 814 hills; 471 mountains; 34 peaks; 1 mountain pass; 1 valley. - Sapitwa · 2,945 m - Nakodzwe · 2,898 m - Dzole · 2,732 m - Namasile · 2,625 m - Chinzama · 2,616 m - Nganda · 2,606 m - Khuto · 2,551 m - Manene · 2,534 m - Ndembera · 2,522 m - Vitumbi · 2,521 m - Mwenembwe · 2,494 m - Mpopoti · 2,485 m - Tsunga Peak · 2,480 m - Nthakati · 2,478 m - Matambale · 2,461 m - Chambe Peak · 2,452 m - Chejara · 2,422 m - Chelinda · 2,422 m - Khowa · 2,419 m - Masengowe Hill · 2,406 m - Naikoto Peak · 2,402 m - Kalabwe · 2,398 m - Milanji · 2,393 m - Chosi · 2,379 m …and 1,297 more. ### Forests and nature 80 forest reserves; 8 wildlife reserves; 4 forests; 2 nature reserves; 2 parks. - African Parks Camp Staff Houses - Bangwe Forest Reserve - Bunda Forest Reserve - Bunganya Forest Reserve - Chanthasha Forest Reserve - Chanthulwa Forest Reserve - Chawa Forest Reserve - Chegwadja Forest Reserve - Chigamula Forest Reserve - Chimaliro Forest Reserve - Chimvua Local Authority Forest - Chinthi Proposed Forest Reserve - Chiradzulu Forest Reserve - Chisasira Forest Reserve - Cholo Mountain Forest Reserve - Cholomwani Forest Reserve - Chombe Proposed Forest Reserve - Chongoni Forest Reserve - Dedza Mountain Forest Reserve - Diampwe Local Authority Forest - Dwambazi Forest Reserve - Dzalanyama Forest Reserve - Dzenza Forest Reserve - Dzunje Forest Reserve …and 72 more. ### History 4 ruins; 1 ancient site; 1 fort. - Aq’anjo - Fort Maguire Ruins - Fort Mangoche - Fort Mlangeni - Ncherenge - Old Livingstonia ### Estates 312 estates; 3 estates; 2 tea estates; 1 rubber estate. - Agra Estate - Amika Estate - Banga Estate - Basale - Binda Estate - Bluegum Plantations - Bua Estate - Bua Estate - Bunda Estate - C D C Estates - C D C Estates - Chagumukile Estate - Chamalo Estate - Chamatowo Estate - Chamwabvi Estate - Chanda - Chaoni - Chasato Estate - Chaudre Estate - Chaudris Estate - Chigweje A - Chigweje B - Chikombe Estate - Chikomwe …and 294 more. ### Getting around 20 airfields; 16 bridges; 13 airports; 12 railway stations. - Balakas - Bangula - Bangula Halt - Bilila Station - Bua Bridge - Chambo Bridge - Chelinda Airport - Chileka International Airport - Chinguni - Chitipa - Club Makokola Airport - Conforzi - Dedza - Dwambazi Bridge - Dwangwa Airport - Kabwafu - Kalwe Bridge - Kanete Bridge - Karonga Airport - Kasangadzi Bridge - Kasangadzi Bridge (possible location) - Kaseya Bridge - Kasungu Airport - Khonjeni Station …and 37 more. Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Malawi Places mapped inside Malawi in open map data, by type. - Hospitals263 - Banks160 - ATMs22 - Petrol pumps281 - Hotels502 - Shopping malls26 - Schools893 - Colleges and universities145 - Cinemas1 - Pharmacies30 - Restaurants361 - Police stations80 - Dental clinics13 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - What is the population of Malawi?19,809,511 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Malawi?About 19 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Malawi?About 212 people per km² - What is the largest town in Malawi?Lilongwe - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Malawi?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Malawi?Sapitwa (2,945 m, GeoNames elevation model) - How many hospitals are in Malawi?263 mapped - How many banks are in Malawi?160 mapped - How many ATMs are in Malawi?22 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Malawi?281 mapped - How many regions does Malawi have?3