Southern Region, Malawi
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.
Southern Region | |
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 Southern Region in Malawi | |
| Coordinates: 15°40′S 34°58′E | |
| Country |  Malawi |
| Capital | Blantyre |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31,753 km2 (12,260 sq mi) |
| Population (2018 Census) | |
| • Total | 7,750,629 |
| • Density | 240/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
At the time of the 2018 Census of Malawi, the distribution of the population of the Southern Region by ethnic group was as follows:[1]
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