Area 10, Lilongwe

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Area 10, Lilongwe
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Area 10, Lilongwe
Coordinates: 13°59′S33°48′E / 13.983°S 33.800°E / -13.983; 33.800
Country Malawi
Region Central Region, Malawi
Municipality Lilongwe District
Established1975
Area
  Total20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total13,600
  Density680/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
   Black African 92.3%
  Asian1.1%
  White1.2%
  Mixed3.1%
  Other2.3%
First languages (2018)
   Chewa 47.4%
   Tumbuka 16.7%
   Yao 12.1%
   Lomwe 7.3%
   Sena 7.0%
   Tonga 2.1%
   Mang'anja 2.0%
   Ngonde 0.1%
  Other4.3%
Time zone UTC+2

Area 10 is a residential and commercial area located in the Lilongwe District of the Central Region in Malawi. It is situated in the capital city of Lilongwe, which also serves as the capital of the district and region. [1] [2]

Contents

The town is located in the heart of Lilongwe, approximately 5 kilometers from the city center. It is bounded by Area 9 to the north, Area 11 to the south, and the Lilongwe River to the east. [3]

History

The town has a history dating back to the colonial era, when it was established as a residential area for British expatriates. After Malawi gained independence in 1964, the area continued to grow, with many government officials and businessmen building homes and offices there. [1] [4]

Nearby places and towns

Area 10 is close to several nearby places and towns, including:

Institutions

Area 10 is home to several institutions, including:

Places of interest

Some popular places of interest in Area 10 include:

See also

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References

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