Ntcheu | |
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  Ntcheu Location in Malawi | |
| Coordinates: 14°50′S34°40′E / 14.833°S 34.667°E | |
| Country |  Malawi |
| Region | Central Region |
| District | Ntcheu District |
| Elevation | 4,403 ft (1,342 m) |
| Population (2018 Census [1] ) | |
| • Total | 21,241 |
| Time zone | +2 |
| Climate | Cwa |
Ntcheu is a town located in the Central Region of Malawi. It is the administrative capital of Ntcheu District. Ntcheu is known for its produce, including potatoes. [2]
| Year | Population [3] [1] |
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| 1987 | 5,814 |
| 1998 | 8,783 |
| 2008 | 14,642 |
| 2018 | 21,241 |
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