Lilongwe (UK: / l ɪ ˈ l ɒ ŋ w eɪ /, US: /-w i, l ɪ ˈ l ɔː ŋ w eɪ /,) is the capital and largest city of Malawi. [3] It has a population of 989,318 as of the 2018 Census, up from a population of 674,448 in 2008. [4] In 2020 that figure was 1,122,000. [5]
The Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary lies between the Old and New towns, a remarkable area where nature still rules, in the heart of an African capital city. Within the Sanctuary is the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre – Malawi’s only sanctuary for rescued, orphaned and injured wild animals. It is also the worlds first accredited “People & Wildlife ...
Sprawling, vibrant and bustling with commerce, Lilongwe feels fit to burst. It may lack Blantyre's charm, but Malawi's capital soon grows on visitors. It's worth spending a day or two here to eat at some great restaurants, ferret out the best malls and discover its hidden leafy oases. It's even got a small wildlife sanctuary at its heart.
Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, is a vibrant and ever-growing city that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and fascinating history. Located in the heart of this Southeast African country, Lilongwe is a tourist destination that is beginning to gain recognition on the world stage.