Blantyre is a city located in the Southern Region of Malawi. It serves as the administrative capital for both the Southern Region and the Blantyre District. As of 2018, the city had a population of 800,264.
The city is recognized as Malawi's center of finance and commerce, making it the country's second-largest city. It is frequently identified as the commercial and industrial capital of Malawi, distinguishing its economic role from that of Lilongwe, which serves as the political capital.