Lilongwe has developed from a small settlement on the banks of the lilongwe river to become malawis largest city with over 1 million residents.

Malawi lilongwe city. Lilongwe became malawis capital in 1975 a role previously filled by zomba. Lilongwe city capital since 1975 of malawi. Lilongwe which was named for a nearby river is located on the inland plains and is the one of the largest cities in the country.

It is named after the lilongwe river. It became a colonial district headquarters in 1904. It owes its status to dr hastings banda the countrys first president who was born just north of the town.

The new town houses embassies international aid organizations and corporate headquarters. It is a cosmopolitan city with inhabitants from all over malawi africa and the rest of the world who have made lilongwe their home. The city is located in the central region of malawi in the district of the same name near the borders with mozambique and zambia and it is an important economic and transportation hub for central malawi.