Blantyre is a city located in Malawi. It serves as the nation's center of finance and commerce and is recognized as its second-largest city, with a recorded population of 800,264 as of 2018.
The city is often identified as the commercial and industrial capital of Malawi, distinguishing it from the political capital, Lilongwe. Additionally, Blantyre serves as the capital for both the country's Southern Region and the Blantyre District.