Southern Region, Malawi

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The Southern Region of Malawi is an area of Malawi. It covers an area of 31,753 km2. Its capital city is Blantyre. In 2018, its population was 7,750,629.[1]

Southern Region
Southern Region in Malawi
Southern Region in Malawi
Coordinates: 15°40′S 34°58′E / 15.667°S 34.967°E / -15.667; 34.967
Country Malawi
CapitalBlantyre
Area
 • Total31,753 km2 (12,260 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 Census)
 • Total7,750,629
 • Density240/km2 (630/sq mi)

Of the 28 districts in Malawi, 13 are located within the Southern Region. They are: Balaka, Blantyre, Chikwawa, Chiradzulu, Machinga, Mangochi, Mulanje, Mwanza, Neno, Nsanje, Phalombe, Thyolo, and Zomba.

Demographics

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At the time of the 2018 Census of Malawi, the distribution of the population of the Southern Region by ethnic group was as follows:[2]

References

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  1. ^ "2018 Malawi population & hosting preliminary report" (PDF). National Statistical Office of Malawi. 1 December 2018. p. 17. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  2. ^ 2018 Malawi Population and Housing Census Main Report