Katawa, Mzuzu | |
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  Katawa, Mzuzu | |
| Coordinates: 10°55′59″S 34°01′00″E / 10.93306°S 34.01667°E | |
| Country | Malawi |
| Region | Northern Region, Malawi |
| Municipality | Mzuzu |
| Established | 1965 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unitary presidential republic |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.00 km2 (4.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 15,529 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2018) | |
| • Black African | 98.5% |
| • Asian | 0.8% |
| • White Malawian | 0.7% |
| First languages (2018) | |
| • Tumbuka | 94.0% |
| • Chewa | 3.0% |
| • Tonga | 2.0% |
| • Other | 1.0% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Katawa is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi.[1][2][3][4] It is located in the Northern Region of the Mzuzu. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, Mchengautuba, Chiwavi and Chibanja.[1][5] It is home to the Malawi's gospel singers, the Katawa Singers.[6][7][8]
Geography[edit]
Katawa is located North-West of Mzuzu city.[9]
History[edit]
Kataba got its name from White birds that inhabited the area.
Institutions[edit]
Institutions found in Katawa include:
- Katawa C.C.A.P. Church Presbyterian Church
- Mzuzu Technical Colledge
- Katawa Secondary School
- Katawa Primary School
- St John Of God Hospital
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Katawa, Malawi - Facts and information on Katawa - Malawi.Places-in-the-world.com". malawi.places-in-the-world.com. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Malekezo, Feston (2023-11-20). "Bitter lessons on Covid funds mismanagement: Case of Mzuzu City Council". The Times Group. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ "Meet Malawi's Katawa Singers via the Retrospective 'Ufulu 1991-1997', PopMatters". PopMatters. 2020-04-16. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Jali, Pledge (2023-10-07). "Katawa Singers cherish 33 years of existence | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ "Mutharika donates K1 million to Katawa CCAP - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2018-07-09. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ "Katawa - Mzuzu Outlying driving directions - journey, distance, time and costs". viamichelin. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
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