Luwinga | |
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  Luwinga | |
| Coordinates: 11°25′00″S 33°59′50″E / 11.41667°S 33.99722°E | |
| Country | Malawi |
| Region | Northern Region, Malawi |
| Municipality | Mzimba District |
| Established | 1960 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.14 km2 (7.39 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 11,727 |
| • Density | 610/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2018) | |
| • Black African | 95.2% |
| • Asian | 4.8% |
| • White Malawians | 1.0% |
| • Other | 0.2% |
| First languages (2018) | |
| • Tumbuka | 88.8% |
| • Chewa | 4.0% |
| • Tonga | 3.2% |
| • Ngonde | 1.0% |
| • Other | 3.0% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 |
Luwinga is a town north of Mzuzu city in Mzimba District, Malawi and forms part of the Mzuzu municipality.[1][2][3][4] Institutions found in Luwinga include the third biggest referral hospital in Malawi, Mzuzu Central Hospital and Mzuzu University.[5][6][4][7][8]
Suburbs[edit]
Luwinga is divided into many suburbs. Some of the notable suburbs include:
- St. Augustine[9]
- Viyele
- Area1B (industrial)
- Kang'ona (residential)
- Nkhorongo (residential)
- Homebound (residential)
- Dunduzu (residential)
Universities and colleges[edit]
- Mzuzu University[5][7][8]
- Luwinga Technical Centre[10][11]
- Matipula College
- Mzuzu International Academy[12]
Industry[edit]
Luwinga is one of the smaller industrial nodes of Mzuzu city and although many industries are scattered around the town. Notable industries that operate from Luwinga include:
- Universal Industries
References[edit]
- ^ "UTM's MP Njikho accuses government of neglecting Mzuzu disaster victims - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2018-10-14. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2018-11-04). "Mzuzu councillor dies in road accident Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ "UTM councillor at Luwinga Ward killed in road accident - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ a b "Mzuzu residents demonstrate against delay of Luwinga road - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2021-05-10. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ a b "Department of information science – MZUZU UNIVERSITY". 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2020-05-02). "Luwinga residents protest over isolation centre in Mzuzu Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ a b Reporter, Malawi24 (2023-01-18). "Mzuni students destitute as rain leaves hostels flooded Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Mzuzu University opens October 23 - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2023-10-20. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ Nzangaya, Archangel (2016-10-05). "Shop owner stabbed to death in Mzuzu Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2020-02-16). "FAM to construct technical centre, academy in Mzuzu Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ "FAM to inject K85m in construction of Luwinga Centre - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2020-02-17. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ "Mzuzu International Academy | Home". MZUZU INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ Seattle, Atlas Coffee 201 N. 85th St; Accessibility, WA 98103701-5211652-4880652-4881. "Mzuzu Cooperative". Atlas Coffee Importers. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ https://www.mzuzucoffee.org/?page_id=40
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