Balaka at a glance
- Balaka is among the ten largest cities in Malawi; about 41,000 people live here.
- It's part of the Southern Region.
- Lilongwe, the largest city in Malawi, is about 169 km away.
- The nearest bigger city is Blantyre, about 90 km away.
- Towns nearby: Liwonde (31 km), Ntcheu (39 km) and Zomba (60 km).