Libraries in Malawi map & data
There are 21 libraries mapped in Malawi, spread over 3 regions. The most are in Southern Region (9), Central Region (8) and Northern Region (4) - Southern Region alone holds 43% of them. 71% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Library, Balaka National Library and Community Library.
Libraries by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Region | 9 | 43% |
| Central Region | 8 | 38% |
| Northern Region | 4 | 19% |
Notable libraries in Malawi
- LibraryCentral Region · library
- Balaka National LibrarySouthern Region · library
- Community LibraryNorthern Region · library
- Lifuwu Community LibraryCentral Region · library
- Chancellor College LibrarySouthern Region · library
- My dream community LibraryCentral Region · library
- Map LibrarySouthern Region · library
- National Library ServiceCentral Region · library
- National Library (Blantyre)Southern Region · library
- Saints LibrarySouthern Region · library
What's in this layer
Every library in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Public and university libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
How many libraries are there in Malawi?
This layer holds 21 libraries in Malawi, the most of them in Southern Region. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each library?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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