Lilongwe City Centre

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Lilongwe City Centre
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Lilongwe City Centre
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Lilongwe City Centre
Coordinates: 13°59′S33°47′E / 13.983°S 33.783°E / -13.983; 33.783
Country Malawi
Region Southern Region, Malawi
Municipality Lilongwe
Established1902
Government
  TypeUnitary presidential republic
Area
  Total28.30 km2 (10.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total39,994
  Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
   Black African 80.1%
   Asian 10.4%
   White 5.2%
   Mixed 2.2%
  Other2.1%
First languages (2018)
   Chichewa 49.6%
   Chitumbuka 19.1%
   Yao 7.0%
   Lomwe 6.1%
   English 3.1%
  Other15.1%
Time zone UTC+2 (CAT)

Lilongwe City Centre is a township that is part of Lilongwe located in the central business district of Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi. [1] It is situated at the junction of the Old Town and the New City and serves as the commercial and administrative hub of the city. [1]

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History

Formation

Lilongwe City Centre was established in 1902 as a small trading post by the local leader Njewa. It later became an administrative centre in 1904 and was officially recognized as a town in 1947. In 1975, Lilongwe replaced Zomba as the capital of Malawi, and the City Centre became the seat of government and commerce. The coordinates of Lilongwe City Centre are 13.9629° S and 33.7704° E. [1] [2] [3]

Institutions

The town is a hub of commerce, government, and culture, and offers a unique blend of traditional and modern attractions. Some of the notable institutions found in Lilongwe City Centre include: [1] [4] [5]

Tourist places

Recreational centres

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