Zomba Plateau

Zomba is a small town in about 1 hr from Blantyre. It was the capital of Malawi until Hastings Kamuzu Banda, the first president, moved the capital to Lilongwe.
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  • Type: Plateau with an elevation of 1,740 metres
  • Description: mountain in southern Malawi
  • Also known as: Zomba Massif

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Zomba and Domasi.

is a small town in about 1 hr from Blantyre. It was the capital of Malawi until Hastings Kamuzu Banda, the first president, moved the capital to Lilongwe.

Town
is a community in to the northeast of . It is the location of the Institute of Education, the Museum of Education, College of Education, and a prison. is situated 10 km northeast of Zomba Plateau.

Zomba Plateau

Latitude
-15.32715° or 15° 19′ 38″ south
Longitude
35.32094° or 35° 19′ 15″ east
Elevation
1,740 metres (5,709 feet)
Open location code
5GPQM8FC+49
Geo­Names ID
923288
Wiki­data ID
Q8073720
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Satellite Map

Discover Zomba Plateau from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Afrikaans to Swedish—“Zomba Plateau” goes by many names.
  • Afrikaans: Zombamassief
  • Catalan: Altiplà de Zomba
  • Cebuano: Zomba Plateau
  • Dutch: Zomba Massif
  • French: massif de Zomba
  • French: plateau de Zomba
  • French: Plateau de Zomba
  • Ladin: Zomba Massif
  • Russian: Зомба
  • Swedish: Zomba Plateau

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kasonga and Kumbawa.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Zomba Forest Reserve and Mlunguzi.

Southern Malawi: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Blantyre, Zomba, Lake Malawi National Park, and Mount Mulanje.

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