Prisons in Malawi map & data
There are 9 prisons mapped in Malawi, spread over 2 regions. The most are in Southern Region (5) and Northern Region (4) - Southern Region alone holds 56% of them. 100% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Chichiri Prison, Mzimba Prison and Luwani Prison.
Prisons by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Region | 5 | 56% |
| Northern Region | 4 | 44% |
Notable prisons in Malawi
- Chichiri PrisonBlantyre · Southern Region · prison
- Mzimba PrisonNorthern Region · prison
- Luwani PrisonSouthern Region · prison
- Nkhata bay Central PrisonNorthern Region · prison
- Mulanje PrisonSouthern Region · prison
- PrisonNorthern Region · prison
- Zomba Central PrisonZomba · Southern Region · prison
- mzuzu prisonNorthern Region · prison
- chomboSouthern Region · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison 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). Prisons and correctional centres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many prisons are there in Malawi?
This layer holds 9 prisons 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 prison?
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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