Chibanja, Mzuzu

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Chibanja is a populated township in the city of Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi.[1][2] The town is home to Mzuzu Airport, the biggest airport in the Northern Region of international quality and third biggest in Malawi.

Chibanja, Mzuzu
Chibanja, Mzuzu is located in Malawi
Chibanja, Mzuzu
Chibanja, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 10°55′59″S 34°03′00″E / 10.93306°S 34.05000°E / -10.93306; 34.05000
CountryMalawi
RegionNorthern Region, Malawi
MunicipalityMzuzu
Established1960
Government
 • TypeUnitary presidential republic
Area
 • Total
9.00 km2 (3.47 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
16,909
 • Density1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
 • Black African90.0%
 • Asian4.5%
 • White Malawian3.5%
 • Other1.0%
First languages (2018)
 • Tumbuka93.7%
 • Tonga2.1%
 • Other4.2%
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

It is located in the North of Mzuzu. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, Chibavi, Mchengautuba and Zolozolo.[3]

Geography

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Chibanja is located North of Mzuzu city.

History

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The name 'Chibanja' came in presence due to the town being close to the airport of Mzuzu. Chibanja is the Tumbuka word that means 'airport'.

Institutions

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Institutions found in Chibanja include:

  • Mzuzu Airport
  • ChibanjaC.C.A.P. Church Presbyterian Church
  • Chibanja Technical Colledge
  • Chibanja Secondary School
  • Chibanja Primary School

References

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  1. ^ "Allowances gala: How COVID-19 funds meant for Katawa, Chiputula markets got misused – Purple Innovations". Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  2. ^ Chisamba, Thula (2015-10-10). "Mzuzu City Council retreats from war with vendors Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  3. ^ "Mzuzu City road takes shape after Plem Construction Ltd design change - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-07-13. Retrieved 2024-03-17.