Blantyre

Blantyre is a city in Malawi located in the southern part of the country on elevated ground overlooking the surrounding hills. The urban area includes residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and several parks spread along multiple main roads.

Missionaries from Scotland founded the settlement in 1876 and named it after David Livingstone's birthplace. Over the following decades, the settlement grew through trade and developed into an important economic hub.

The commercial center comes alive each day with vendors offering fresh produce and shops where craftspeople display their goods. In the streets, people often speak Chichewa alongside other local languages, while many residents wear traditional clothing next to modern outfits.

Visitors will find different types of accommodation, restaurants, and shops across town, especially along the main roads. Those walking around should watch for traffic and use local minibus routes to cover longer distances.

Mandala House from 1881 is considered the oldest building in the country and was originally built as a trading base. The structure still stands today and shows early colonial architecture with its thick walls and simple windows.

Location: Blantyre District

Inception: 1876

Elevation above the sea: 1,041 m

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GPS coordinates: -15.78625,35.00357

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:47