Zolozolo, Mzuzu

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Zolozolo, Mzuzu
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Zolozolo
Coordinates: 11°26′10″S34°01′22″E / 11.43611°S 34.02278°E / -11.43611; 34.02278
Country Malawi
Region Northern Region, Malawi
Municipality Mzuzu
Established1960
Government
  TypeUnitary presidential republic
Area
  Total14.00 km2 (5.41 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total188,329
  Density13,000/km2 (35,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
  Black African98.0%
  Asian1.0%
  White1.0%
First languages (2018)
   Tumbuka 91.0%
   Chewa 5.0%
   Tonga 2.0%
  Other2.0%
Time zone UTC+2 (CAT)

Zolozolo is a densely populated township in Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] It is located north of Mzuzu. [6] [7] The township is reported to have massive gang activities and high levels of accident. [8] [9] [10] It is known for its lively markets and rich cultural scene.

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Geography

Zolozolo is located in the outskirts of Mzuzu close to other residential places such as Ching'ambu and Chiputula.

Hospitals, clinics and police stations

Zolozolo is home to several local and private hospitals, clinics and police stations. Notable clinics include:

Sports

Zolozolo has several local sports teams that play different sporting games. [12] Some notable sport games in Zolozolo include football. [13] Some teams include:

Zolozolo United

Zolozolo United is a team that plays on behalf of the community. [5] It plays with different nearby teams. [5] In 2016, Simama League outfited Zolozolo United for the FISD Challenge Cup after beating Dwangwa Town Hammers of the Chipuku League by 1-0 in the round of 16 at Mzuzu Stadium. [5]

Schools

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