Chiputula

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Chiputula, Mzuzu
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Chiputula, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 10°53′59″S34°01′00″E / 10.89972°S 34.01667°E / -10.89972; 34.01667
Country Malawi
Region Northern Region, Malawi
Municipality Mzuzu
Established1924
Government
  TypeUnitary presidential republic
Area
  Total10.00 km2 (3.86 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total12,529
  Density1,300/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
  Black African97.2%
  Asian1.9%
  White Malawian1.9%
First languages (2018)
   Tumbuka 92.0%
   Chewa 1.7%
   Tonga 1.1%
  Other3.2%
Time zone UTC+2 (CAT)

Chiputula is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi. [1] [2] It is located inside Mzuzu city. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, and Katoto. [3] [4]

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Geography

Chiputula is located North-East of Mzuzu city. [2]

History

Chiputula got its name from stubborn green grasses that were common in the area.

Institutions

Institutions found in Chiputula include:

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References

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  2. 1 2 Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2022-02-20). "Mzuzu Deputy Mayor dumps UTM and joins MCP to work with ruling party Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  3. "Chiputula (Ward, Malawi) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  4. Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2020-01-21). "Mzuzu residents forced to pay chiefs to access maize from Admarc Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  5. Zeenah, Sibande (2018-06-14). The Religious Geography of Mzuzu City in Northern Malawi. Luviri Press. ISBN   978-99960-981-6-1.