Area 9, Lilongwe

Area 9, Lilongwe
Area 9, Lilongwe
Coordinates: 13°59′S 33°48′E
Country	Malawi
Region	Central Region, Malawi
Municipality	Lilongwe District
Established	1974
Area
• Total	20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	9,900
• Density	500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
• Black African	90.2%
• Asian	1.4%
• White	1.2%
• Mixed	5.1%
• Other	4.1%
First languages (2018)
• Chewa	47.5%
• Tumbuka	17.5%
• Yao	11.2%
• Lomwe	8.3%
• Sena	6.0%
• Tonga	2.2%
• Mang'anja	2.0%
• Ngonde	1.0%
• Other	4.3%
Time zone	UTC+2

Area 9 is a township located in the capital city of Lilongwe, Malawi. Area 9 is situated in the heart of Lilongwe, approximately 3 kilometers from the city center. It is bordered by the Lilongwe River to the north and the Area 10 township to the south.

History

Area 9 was established in the 1970s as a residential area for low- to middle-income families. During the colonial era, it was a settlement for African civil servants and businessmen. After Malawi gained independence in 1964, Area 9 experienced rapid growth and development, becoming a hub for commercial and social activities.

Nearby places and towns

Area 9 is surrounded by several nearby places and towns, including:

• Lilongwe City Center
• Area 10
• Area 12
• Kanengo
• Kawale

Institutions

Area 9 is home to several institutions, including:

• Lilongwe City Assembly
• Lilongwe Police Station
• Area 9 Clinic
• Lilongwe Private School
• Area 9 Market

Places of interest

Area 9 has several places of interest, including:

• Lilongwe National Stadium
• Area 9 Shopping Center
• Lilongwe Golf Course
• Malawi National Museum

Education

Area 9 has several schools and educational institutions, including:

• Area 9 Secondary School
• Area 9 Primary School

See also

• Lilongwe
• Mzuzu