Chibanja, Mzuzu

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Chibanja, Mzuzu
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Chibanja, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 10°55′59″S34°03′00″E / 10.93306°S 34.05000°E / -10.93306; 34.05000
Country Malawi
Region Northern Region, Malawi
Municipality Mzuzu
Established1960
Government
  TypeUnitary presidential republic
Area
  Total9.00 km2 (3.47 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total16,909
  Density1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
  Black African90.0%
  Asian4.5%
  White Malawian3.5%
  Other1.0%
First languages (2018)
   Tumbuka 93.0%
   Chewa 4.0%
   Tonga 2.0%
  Other2.0%
Time zone UTC+2 (CAT)

Chibanja is a populated township in the city of Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi. [1] [2] The town is home to Mzuzu Airport, the biggest airport in the Northern Region of international quality and third biggest in Malawi.

Contents

It is located in the North of Mzuzu. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, Chibavi, Mchengautuba and Zolozolo. [3]

Geography

Chibanja is located North of Mzuzu city.

History

The name 'Chibanja' came in presence due to the town being close to the airport of Mzuzu. Chibanja is the Tumbuka word that means 'airport'.

Institutions

Institutions found in Chibanja include:

Notable people

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References

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