Mangochi

Mangochi
Lake Malawi, on eastern edge of Mangochi
Mangochi
Location in Malawi
Coordinates: 14°27′36″S 35°16′12″E / 14.46000°S 35.27000°E / -14.46000; 35.27000
Country Malawi
RegionSouthern Region
DistrictMangochi District
Elevation
1,541 ft (470 m)
Population
 (2018 Census)
  Total
53,498
  Languages
Yao
Time zone+2
ClimateAw

Mangochi is a township in the Southern Region of Malawi. Located near the southern end of Lake Malawi, in colonial times it used to be called Fort Johnston. As of 2018, it has a population of 53,498.