Fun facts about Lilongwe
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Lilongwe was first set up as a boma by the local leader Njewa around 1902.
Lilongwe
Malawi
Lilongwe is the capital and largest city of Malawi. It has a population of 989,318 as of the 2018 Census, up from a population of 674,448 in 2008. In 2020, that figure was 1,122,000.
From the “History” section
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Lilongwe became the capital of Malawi in 1975, replacing the previous capital, Zomba.
Lilongwe
Malawi
Lilongwe is the capital and largest city of Malawi. It has a population of 989,318 as of the 2018 Census, up from a population of 674,448 in 2008. In 2020, that figure was 1,122,000.
From the “History” section
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The largest ethnic group in Lilongwe City is the Chewa, comprising 42.28% of the population.
Lilongwe
Malawi
Lilongwe is the capital and largest city of Malawi. It has a population of 989,318 as of the 2018 Census, up from a population of 674,448 in 2008. In 2020, that figure was 1,122,000.
From the “Demographics” section
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Kamuzu International Airport is the oldest airport in Malawi.
Lilongwe
Malawi
Lilongwe is the capital and largest city of Malawi. It has a population of 989,318 as of the 2018 Census, up from a population of 674,448 in 2008. In 2020, that figure was 1,122,000.
From the “Transportation” section
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Lilongwe is twinned with Taipei, Taiwan, since 1984.
Lilongwe
Malawi
Lilongwe is the capital and largest city of Malawi. It has a population of 989,318 as of the 2018 Census, up from a population of 674,448 in 2008. In 2020, that figure was 1,122,000.
From the “Twin towns – sister cities” section
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