Mzimba is a town in the Mzimba District of Malawi. The district comprises descendants of Tumbukas and Ngoni tribes.
The district of Mzimba comprises a number of Traditional Authorities from the Ngoni tribe. The head of these Traditional Authorities, or Paramount Chief (Inkosi ya Makosi), is M'Mbelwa IV.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 7 687 |
| 1998 | 13 869 |
| 2008 | 26 224 |