Balaka District

Balaka is a district in the Southern Region of Malawi. The capital is Balaka. The district covers an area of 2,193 km.² and has a population of over 310,000. The district's population is increasing at a rate of 2.3% per annum. Major attractions in Balaka District include the 1,850Ha estate Toleza Agricultural Enterprises, St. Louis Montfort Catholic Church, the Andiamo Vocational Complex and the Chifundo Artisans' Network. There are four National Assembly constituencies in Balaka: Balaka-Central East, Balaka-North, Balaka-South and Balaka-west

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References

↑ Parliament of Malawi - Members of Parliament - Balaka district

External Links

Andiamo Vocational Complex

Chifundo Artisans' Network

Regions and districts of Malawi

Northern Region	Chitipa Karonga Likoma Mzimba Nkhata Bay Rumphi

Central Region	Dedza Dowa Kasungu Lilongwe Mchinji Nkhotakota Ntcheu Ntchisi Salima

Southern Region	Balaka Blantyre Chikwawa Chiradzulu Machinga Mangochi Mulanje Mwanza Neno Nsanje Phalombe Thyolo Zomba

Coordinates: 15°00′S 35°00′E / 15.000°S 35.000°E / -15.000; 35.000

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