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Coordinates: 11°23′14″S 33°59′11″E / 11.38722°S 33.98639°E / -11.38722; 33.98639
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Nkhorongo, Mzuzu
Nkhorongo, Mzuzu is located in Malawi
Nkhorongo, Mzuzu
Nkhorongo, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 11°23′14″S 33°59′11″E / 11.38722°S 33.98639°E / -11.38722; 33.98639
CountryMalawi
RegionNorthern Region, Malawi
MunicipalityMzuzu
Established1955
Government
 • TypeUnitary presidential republic
Area
 • Total
42.00 km2 (16.22 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
199,224
 • Density4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
 • Black African95.1%
 • Asian3.6%
 • White2.3%
First languages (2018)
 • Tumbuka93.0%
 • Chewa3.0%
 • Tonga2.0%
 • Other2.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Nkhorongo (Tumbuka: Scattered trees) is a residential town in Luwinga, Mzuzu.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] It is located North of Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi.[8][9][10][11] It is a home to a regional team, Nkhorongo United Team,[11] as well as Nkholongo FC.[12]

Institutions

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  • Nkhorongo Community Garden

Nkhorongo Community Garden was established by local members from Nkhorongo village. The community garden is located in village headman Chikwati in Traditional Authority Kampingo Sibande in Mzimba district. Local crops grown include: peas, maize, “kamuganje” (local spinach), pumpkins, bananas, sugarcane, cherry tomatoes, and okra.[13]

  • Tovwilane Elderly Service Centre[14]
  • Nkhorongo Community Day Secondary School[15]

References

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  1. ^ https://mwnation.com/relentless-rains-cause-flash-floods-in-mzuzu/
  2. ^ Chavula, James (2016-02-11). "NRWB in fight against deforestation | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  3. ^ Jali, Pledge (2021-04-01). "The elderly drilled in human rights | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  4. ^ Sharra, Albert (2018-11-24). "Sorting out long walks to school | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  5. ^ PASUNGWI, JONATHAN (2019-05-19). "Govt losing land to encroachers | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  6. ^ https://mwnation.com/mzuzu-city-mayor-arrested-for-alleged-defilement/
  7. ^ Chirwa, John (2015-08-20). "Mzuzu's dream elderly home | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  8. ^ "Nkhorongo community in Mzuzu demands end to illegal bars - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2019-04-13. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  9. ^ Chirambo, Martha (2017-02-06). "MCA-M consumes 35 percent funding | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  10. ^ CORRESPONDENT (2019-04-12). "Nkhorongo community demands end to illegal bars | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ a b Jali, Pledge (2016-03-15). "Nkhorongo United are North Division One champs | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  12. ^ Kasalika, Johnny (2012-03-28). "Nkhorongo in Mzuzu finals | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  13. ^ "Nkhorongo Community Garden - 10.000 Orti in Africa". Slow Food Foundation. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  14. ^ Agency, Malawi News (2015-11-03). "Institution to open centre for the elderly in Mzuzu | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  15. ^ Chirwa, John (2016-12-12). "NRWB, Beam partner for the girl child | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
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