What is the Capital of Malawi?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Malawi is Lilongwe. Malawi is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, with a population of 20,734,262. The official currency is the Malawian kwacha and the primary language spoken is Chewa.
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Lilongwe at a glance
| Capital city | Lilongwe |
|---|---|
| Country | Malawi (Republic of Malawi) |
| Region | Eastern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 20,734,262 (62nd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Malawian kwacha (MWK) |
| Calling code | +265 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
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Malawi in context
- Malawi covers 118,484 km², making it the 98th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 175 people per km² ranks 56th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia.
- Malawi is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 20,734,262 people, Malawi holds about 4.7% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 1.4% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Malawi has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Malawi is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Malawi — FAQ
What is the capital of Malawi?
The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.
Is Lilongwe the largest city in Malawi?
Yes — Lilongwe is both the capital and the largest city of Malawi.
What country is Lilongwe in?
Lilongwe is the capital city of Malawi.
What continent is Lilongwe in?
Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, is located in Africa.
Is Lilongwe the capital of Malawi?
Yes — Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi (official name: Republic of Malawi).
Lilongwe is the capital of which country?
Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi, in Eastern Africa.
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