Chikangawa, Mzimba | |
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Coordinates: 11°52′16″S33°48′0″E / 11.87111°S 33.80000°E | |
Country | Malawi |
Region | Northern Region, Malawi |
Municipality | Mzimba |
Established | 1895 |
Government | |
• Type | Unitary presidential republic |
Area | |
• Total | 26.00 km2 (10.04 sq mi) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 19,224 |
• Density | 740/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
Racial makeup (2018) | |
• Black African | 95.1% |
• Asian | 1.1% |
• White | 1.0% |
• Mixed | 0.7% |
• Other | 2.1% |
First languages (2018) | |
• Tumbuka | 97.2% |
• Tonga | 1.1% |
• English | 0.4% |
• Other | 1.1% |
Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Chikangawa is a residential and industrial town located in the Mzimba District of Malawi, in the Northern Region. [1] [2] The town has a rich history dating back to the pre-colonial era, when it was a small village inhabited by the Tumbuka people. Chitumbuka is the predominant language spoken in the area. [3] [4]
Chikangawa was established as a trading post by the British colonial administration in the early 20th century. The town grew rapidly, and by the 1920s, it had become a major commercial centre in the region. The town's strategic location made it an important hub for trade and commerce, and it quickly became a centre for agricultural production, particularly coffee and cotton. [2] [5] [6]
Chikangawa is located in the Mzimba district of Malawi, in the northern region of the country. It is situated approximately 40 km (25 mi) north of the town of Mzuzu, and about 20 kilometers south of the town of Ekwendeni as well as close to Nkhata Bay District. The town is nestled in a valley, surrounded by rolling hills and mountains. [2] [7]
Chikangawa is home to a number of institutions, including: [2] [8] [9]
Chikangawa is also home to a number of businesses, including shops, restaurants, and lodges. The town is known for its natural beauty, with surrounding hills and mountains offering opportunities for hiking and other outdoor activities.
The economy of Chikangawa is primarily based on agriculture, with many residents engaged in small-scale farming. The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including shops, restaurants, and lodges. [2] [12] [13]
Chikangawa has a number of infrastructure developments, including: [2] [14]
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