Mangochi

Mangochi
Lake Malawi, on eastern edge of Mangochi
Lake Malawi, on eastern edge of Mangochi
Mangochi is located in Malawi
Mangochi
Mangochi
Location in Malawi
Coordinates: 14°27′36″S 35°16′12″E / 14.46000°S 35.27000°E / -14.46000; 35.27000
Country Malawi
RegionSouthern Region
DistrictMangochi District
Elevation
1,541 ft (470 m)
Population
 (2018 Census[1])
 • Total53,498
 • Languages
Yao
Time zone+2
ClimateAw

Mangochi is a township in the Southern Region of Malawi. Located near the southern end of Lake Malawi, in colonial times it used to be called Fort Johnston. As of 2018, it has a population of 53,498.[1]

  1. ^ a b "2018 Population and Housing Census Main Report" (PDF). Malawi National Statistical Office. Retrieved 25 December 2019.