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Chibavi, Mzuzu

Coordinates: 10°54′59″S 34°01′00″E / 10.91639°S 34.01667°E / -10.91639; 34.01667
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Chibavi, Mzuzu
Chibavi, Mzuzu is located in Malawi
Chibavi, Mzuzu
Chibavi, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 10°54′59″S 34°01′00″E / 10.91639°S 34.01667°E / -10.91639; 34.01667
CountryMalawi
RegionNorthern Region, Malawi
MunicipalityMzuzu
Established1921
Government
 • TypeUnitary presidential republic
Area
 • Total10.00 km2 (3.86 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total12,529
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
 • Black African96.3%
 • Asian1.9%
 • White Malawian1.8%
First languages (2018)
 • Tumbuka90.0%
 • Chewa3.7%
 • Tonga3.1%
 • Other3.2%
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Chibavi, also written as Chiwavi, is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi.[1][2][3] It is located in Mzuzu city. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, Mchengautuba, and Chiputula.[4] The area is highly known for its violence.[5]

Geography

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Chibavi is located North-West of Mzuzu city. The area is located east of Mchengautuwa (literary: white sand) river. The population was recorded as 12,529 in over 2,088 households, of which 207 were sampled.

History

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Chibavi got its name from deadly Caterpillars that were common in the area. It is a Tumbuka word that means "caterpillar".

Institutions

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Institutions found in Chibavi include:

  • Chibavi C.C.A.P. Church Presbyterian Church
  • Mzuzu Technical Colledge
  • Chibavi Secondary School[3]
  • Chibavi Primary School[6]

References

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  1. ^ Kumwenda, Tobias (2018-05-07). "Chibavi inhabitants forced to live with rubbish Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  2. ^ MANAonline. "Rains destroy houses in Mzuzu's Chibavi West Ward". www.manaonline.gov.mw. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  3. ^ a b "Mzuzu City MP donates chairs to Chibavi Community Day Secondary School - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2018-03-18. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  4. ^ "Allowances gala: How COVID-19 funds meant for Katawa, Chiputula markets got misused – Purple Innovations". Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  5. ^ Kondowe, Russell (2022-04-14). "One-year-old child murdered in Mzuzu Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  6. ^ "Chibavi Primary School - Mzuzu - WorldPlaces". malawi.worldplaces.me. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-12.