Lilongwe
Lilongwe is Malawi’s capital and largest city, located in the Central Region. It is the country’s political and administrative center.
Malawi: Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, bordered by Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zambia. Lilongwe is Malawi’s capital and largest city.
Capital Hill, Lilongwe: Capital Hill is a government district in Lilongwe that contains Malawi’s main government offices. It concentrates national administration in a purpose-built part of the city.
Hastings Kamuzu Banda: Hastings Kamuzu Banda was Malawi’s first president, ruling from independence in 1964 until 1994. His government selected Lilongwe to replace Zomba as the national capital.
National Assembly of Malawi: The National Assembly of Malawi is the country’s unicameral legislature, based in Lilongwe. Its location makes the city the seat of national legislative debate.
Area 18, Lilongwe: Area 18 is a residential and commercial neighborhood in Lilongwe. It illustrates the numbered-area pattern used in the city’s planned layout.
Central Region, Malawi: The Central Region is one of Malawi’s three administrative regions, with Lilongwe as its capital. The city lies within this region and gives it its name as the regional capital.
Old Town, Lilongwe: Old Town is a commercial district in Lilongwe with markets, shops, and transport services. Its trading activity contrasts with the government-focused City Centre.
Zomba: Zomba is a city in southern Malawi that served as the country’s capital before Lilongwe. It was the former capital before the government moved national functions north.
Kamuzu Central Hospital: Kamuzu Central Hospital is a major public referral hospital in Lilongwe. It serves patients from the city and other parts of central Malawi.
Area 47, Lilongwe: Area 47 is a neighborhood in Lilongwe containing residential and institutional development. Its development shows how the city has expanded beyond its central districts.