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Region of Malawi

Northern Region

In Northern Region, Malawi, the atlas records 3 correctional facilities and 21 police units. They include 21 police stations and 3 prisons. The busiest district is Mzimba (7 entries). Northern Region is one of 3 regions of Malawi with entries in the atlas. Prisons in Northern Region come under the Malawi Prison Service, which runs the system across Malawi. Choose one of 5 districts to see every facility with its address and telephone.

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Northern Region, by district

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ChitipaKarongaMzimbaNkhata BayRumphiChisenga Police Station – ChitipaChitipa Police StationKapoka Road BlockLomba Road BlockMisuku Police Station – ChitipaMwamkumbwa Road BlockChilumba Immigration CheckpointNchewere Road BlockPolice Station – KarongaRoad BlockUliwa Road BlockCustoms – MzimbaLuwinga Police Station – MzimbaMzimba Police StationMzuzu Police Station – MzimbaRoad BlockCheck Point PoliceNkhata bay police stationChitimba Police Road blockRoad BlockRumphi Police stationMzimba PrisonMzuzu prisonNkhata bay Central Prison
Composition

What the atlas holds here

21Police stations
3Prisons
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Prisons & jails

3 facilities

3 entries
Mzimba PrisonPrisonMzimba
Mzuzu prisonPrisonMzimba
Nkhata bay Central PrisonPrisonNkhata Bay
Questions

Frequently asked

How many places of detention does Northern Region, Malawi have?

The atlas lists 3 prisons, jails and detention centres in Northern Region, Malawi, including 3 prisons.

Which police agencies serve Northern Region, Malawi?

21 police units are listed for Northern Region, Malawi, all recorded as police stations.

Can I look up a prisoner in Northern Region, Malawi?

Public inmate lists are generally not published in Malawi. Contact the facility or the Malawi Prison Service, using the address and telephone on each facility page.

Which district has the most facilities?

Mzimba, with 2 prisons and jails and 5 police units.

Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?

Not yet. The facility pages show each address and map location; the agency's own website is the authority for current contact details.

Which authority is responsible for prisons in Northern Region, Malawi?

Prisons in Malawi, including those in Northern Region, are run by the Malawi Prison Service.

How are the listings for Northern Region, Malawi organised?

The atlas files Northern Region, Malawi by district, following official administrative boundaries; 5 districts currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the district where it is located; Mzimba is the largest by number of entries.

Where can I reach the police in Northern Region, Malawi?

In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 21 police units here. Open a district to see the units in each area.

What other areas are in Malawi?

Malawi has 2 other areas in the atlas; Southern Region has the most entries (40), followed by Central Region.

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