Northern Region, Malawi
The Northern Region is a region of Malawi. It had a population of 2,289,780 in 2018, and covers an area of 26,931 km², making it the smallest region both by population and area. Its capital city is Mzuzu. Starting in the north and going clockwise, the Northern Region borders on Tanzania, Lake Malawi, Malawi's Central Region, and Zambia.Geography
Of the 28 districts in Malawi, six are located within the Northern Region.
- Chitipa
- Karonga
- Likoma
- Mzimba
- Nkhata Bay
- Rumphi
In addition to mainland parts of Malawi, the Northern Region also includes the islands of Chizumulu and Likoma in Lake Malawi, which together make up Likoma District.Prominent townships and cities in the region include:
