Chibanja, Mzuzu

Chibanja, Mzuzu
Chibanja, Mzuzu
	Chibanja, Mzuzu
	Coordinates: 10°55′59″S 34°03′00″E / 10.93306°S 34.05000°E
Country	Malawi
Region	Northern Region, Malawi
Municipality	Mzuzu
Established	1960
Government
• Type	Unitary presidential republic
Area
• Total	9.00 km2 (3.47 sq mi)
Population (2018)
• Total	16,909
• Density	1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
• Black African	90.0%
• Asian	4.5%
• White Malawian	3.5%
• Other	1.0%
First languages (2018)
• Tumbuka	93.7%
• Tonga	2.1%
• Other	4.2%
Time zone	UTC+2 (CAT)

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.

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

Geography

Chibanja is located North of Mzuzu city.

History

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

Institutions found in Chibanja include:

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

References

^ "Allowances gala: How COVID-19 funds meant for Katawa, Chiputula markets got misused – Purple Innovations". Retrieved 2024-03-17.
^ 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.
^ "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.

[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.

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