 In 2001 the Lambya population was estimated to number 85,000, including 45,000 in Malawi and 40,000 (from a 1987 estimate) in Tanzania.In Malawi, most are found within the traditional Authority Mwaulambia and Mweni Kameme.Chitipa district is the north most district in northern region of Malawi (formerly known as Forthill during the colonial times).