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Balaka District

Coordinates: 15°00′S 35°00′E / 15.000°S 35.000°E / -15.000; 35.000
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Location of Balaka District in Malawi
Location of Balaka District in Malawi

Balaka is a district in the Southern Region of Malawi. The capital is Balaka. The district covers an area of 2,193 km.² and has a population of over 310,000. The district's population is increasing at a rate of 2.3% per annum. Major attractions in Balaka District include the 1,850Ha estate Toleza Agricultural Enterprises, St. Louis Montfort Catholic Church, the Andiamo Vocational Complex and the Chifundo Artisans' Network.

Government and administrative divisions

There are four National Assembly constituencies in Balaka:[1]

  • Balaka - Central East
  • Balaka - North
  • Balaka - South
  • Balaka - West

References

15°00′S 35°00′E / 15.000°S 35.000°E / -15.000; 35.000