Moyale, Mzuzu

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Moyale, Mzuzu
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Moyale, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 10°53′58″S34°01′00″E / 10.89944°S 34.01667°E / -10.89944; 34.01667
Country Malawi
Region Northern Region, Malawi
Municipality Mzuzu
Established1920
Government
  TypeUnitary presidential republic
Area
  Total10.00 km2 (3.86 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total29,529
  Density3,000/km2 (7,600/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
  Black African97.2%
  Asian1.9%
  White Malawian1.9%
First languages (2018)
   Tumbuka 85.0%
   Chewa 5.7%
   Tonga 4.1%
  Other5.2%
Time zone UTC+2 (CAT)

Moyale is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi. It is located inside Mzuzu city in Mzimba District. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, and Chiputula. [1] The town is home to the Moyale Football Club [2] and Moyale Barracks. [3] [4]

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Geography

Moyale is located North-West of Mzuzu city.

History

Moyale was established in 1920 when the city of Mzuzu was being divided into wards.

Institutions

Institutions found in Moyale include:

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References

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