Malawi
Mangochi
Mangochi is a city in southern Malawi, near the southern end of Lake Malawi. It was formerly known as Fort Johnston.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Chileka International Airport
- Best season
- Apr–Sep
- Time zone
- Africa/Blantyre
- Sights covered
- 2 places
Sights worth seeing
Nature
Shire River
The Shire River, Malawi's largest, flows out of Lake Malawi and passes through Liwonde National Park, where hippo pods are a common sight along its banks. It continues south to join the Zambezi River in Mozambique.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Mangochi
This Catholic diocese is based in Mangochi, Malawi, and belongs to the Archdiocese of Blantyre. It offers a glimpse into the region's modest religious life.
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Getting around the city
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Best time to visit
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First-time guide
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Getting around
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