Islands in Malawi map & data
There are 13 islands mapped in Malawi, spread over 2 regions. The most are in Northern Region (11) and Southern Region (2) - Northern Region alone holds 85% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Thongwe Island, Chizumulu and Chengerlani Island.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Region | 11 | 85% |
| Southern Region | 2 | 15% |
Notable islands in Malawi
- Thongwe IslandSouthern Region
- ChizumuluNorthern Region
- Chengerlani IslandSouthern Region
- Domwe IslandNorthern Region
- Likoma IslandNorthern Region
- ChirwaNorthern Region
- Chiwi RocksNorthern Region
- Kande IslandNorthern Region
- Machili IslandNorthern Region
- MbenjiNorthern Region
- Membe IslandNorthern Region
- Namalenji IslandNorthern Region
- SunguNorthern Region
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Malawi?
This layer holds 13 islands in Malawi, the most of them in Northern Region. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of islands in Malawi?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Malawi layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put islands on my map?
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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