Northern Region, Malawi

Northern Region
Northern Region in Malawi
Northern Region in Malawi
Coordinates: 11°12′S 33°48′E / 11.200°S 33.800°E / -11.200; 33.800
Country Malawi
CapitalMzuzu
Area
 • Total26,931 km2 (10,398 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 Census)
 • Total2,289,780
 • Density85/km2 (220/sq mi)

The Northern Region is a region of Malawi. It had a population of 2,289,780 in 2018, and covers an area of 26,931 km2, making it the smallest region both by population and area. Its capital city is Mzuzu. Starting in the north and going clockwise, the Northern Region borders on Tanzania, Lake Malawi, Malawi's Central Region, and Zambia.