Blantyre District, Administrative district in Southern Region, Malawi
The Blantyre District spreads across 2,012 square kilometers of land and contains multiple rivers including Chirimba, Matabi, Lunzu, Mombezi, and Nasolo.
The district received its name from David Livingstone's birthplace in Scotland, marking the beginning of significant missionary exploration in Nyasaland during the 19th century.
The district's population combines several ethnic groups with Ngoni at 21.3%, Lomwe at 18%, Yao at 17%, and Mang'anja at 12.6% according to 2018 data.
Twelve National Assembly constituencies form the political structure of Blantyre District, with major towns including Kabula, Kanjedza, Chirimba, and Chileka.
The district maintains five sewerage networks named Mudi, Soche, Limbe, Chirimba, and Maone, supporting the region's water management infrastructure.
Location: Southern Region
Capital city: Blantyre
Elevation above the sea: 688 m
Shares border with: Zomba District, Chiradzulu District, Thyolo District, Chikwawa District, Mwanza District, Neno District
Address: Blantyre, Malawi Blantyre
GPS coordinates: -15.50000,35.00000
Latest update: May 19, 2025 17:03
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