Territorial Hierarchy
Administrative Boundaries of Malawi
Inspect the internal administrative logic of Malawi. This section previews multi-level territorial divisions, from primary states and provinces to granular municipal boundaries, including localized native names and official categorization types.
DistrictBalaka
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Balaka
Native Name
Balaka
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
1
Level Code
MW.BA
Admin ISO
MW-BA
Native Type
DISTRICT
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -15.072567123287676Longitude: 35.079357534246576
DistrictBlantyre
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Blantyre
Native Name
Blantyre
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
1
Level Code
MW.BL
Admin ISO
MW-BL
Native Type
DISTRICT
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -15.714840476190481Longitude: 34.96132047619047
CityBlantyre City
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Blantyre City
Native Name
Blantyre City
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
CITY
Intl. Type
CITY
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -15.784311382113819Longitude: 35.03135284552846
DistrictChikwawa
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Chikwawa
Native Name
Chikwawa
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
1
Level Code
MW.CK
Admin ISO
MW-CK
Native Type
DISTRICT
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -16.222408045977Longitude: 34.70748505747124
BomaChikwawa Boma
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Chikwawa Boma
Native Name
Chikwawa Boma
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
BOMA
Intl. Type
HEADQUARTER
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -16.023323076923074Longitude: 34.79730000000001
DistrictChiradzulu
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Chiradzulu
Native Name
Chiradzulu
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
1
Level Code
MW.CR
Admin ISO
MW-CR
Native Type
DISTRICT
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -15.751937426900575Longitude: 35.20086374269003
BomaChiradzulu Boma
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Chiradzulu Boma
Native Name
Chiradzulu Boma
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
BOMA
Intl. Type
HEADQUARTER
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -15.695430000000002Longitude: 35.18702999999999
DistrictChitipa
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Chitipa
Native Name
Chitipa
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
1
Level Code
MW.CT
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
DISTRICT
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -9.845233653846153Longitude: 33.43151129807695
DistrictDedza
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Dedza
Native Name
Dedza
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
1
Level Code
MW.DE
Admin ISO
MW-DE
Native Type
DISTRICT
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -14.247454740061148Longitude: 34.15174525993886
BomaDedza Boma
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Dedza Boma
Native Name
Dedza Boma
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
BOMA
Intl. Type
HEADQUARTER
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -14.377233333333331Longitude: 34.32459047619049
DistrictDowa
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Dowa
Native Name
Dowa
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
1
Level Code
MW.DO
Admin ISO
MW-DO
Native Type
DISTRICT
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -13.570424538258564Longitude: 33.820689709762526
BomaDowa Boma
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Dowa Boma
Native Name
Dowa Boma
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
BOMA
Intl. Type
HEADQUARTER
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -13.651991666666667Longitude: 33.930616666666666
DistrictKaronga
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Karonga
Native Name
Karonga
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
1
Level Code
MW.KR
Admin ISO
MW-KR
Native Type
DISTRICT
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -9.924739759036147Longitude: 33.91928915662649
TownKaronga Town
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Karonga Town
Native Name
Karonga Town
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
TOWN
Intl. Type
TOWN
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -9.949687500000001Longitude: 33.90134583333333
DistrictKasungu
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Kasungu
Native Name
Kasungu
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
1
Level Code
MW.KS
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
DISTRICT
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -13.017668123393332Longitude: 33.50526735218511
BomaKasungu Boma
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Kasungu Boma
Native Name
Kasungu Boma
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
BOMA
Intl. Type
HEADQUARTER
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -13.040131250000002Longitude: 33.46835624999999
National ParkKasungu National Park
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Kasungu National Park
Native Name
Kasungu National Park
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
NATIONAL PARK
Intl. Type
NATIONAL PARK
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -12.990829447852764Longitude: 33.160565644171776
WaterbodyLake Chilwa
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Lake Chilwa
Native Name
Lake Chilwa
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
WATERBODY
Intl. Type
WATERBODY
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -15.162109803921572Longitude: 35.731684313725495
WaterbodyLake Chilwa
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Lake Chilwa
Native Name
Lake Chilwa
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
WATERBODY
Intl. Type
WATERBODY
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -15.471850000000005Longitude: 35.760847222222225
WaterbodyLake Chilwa
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Lake Chilwa
Native Name
Lake Chilwa
Country
Malawi
ISO Alpha-2
MW
ISO Alpha-3
MWI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
WATERBODY
Intl. Type
WATERBODY
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinates
Latitude: -15.298841610738254Longitude: 35.685926174496636
Fetch Boundary Data
Integrate hierarchical division data (Levels 1 to 5) with bounding box (BBOX) JSON arrays and population statistics for advanced geographic auditing.