Chibavi, Mzuzu
Chibavi, Mzuzu | |
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  Chibavi, Mzuzu | |
| Coordinates: 10°54′59″S 34°01′00″E / 10.91639°S 34.01667°E | |
| Country | Malawi |
| Region | Northern Region, Malawi |
| Municipality | Mzuzu |
| Established | 1921 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unitary presidential republic |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.00 km2 (3.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 12,529 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2018) | |
| • Black African | 96.3% |
| • Asian | 1.9% |
| • White Malawian | 1.8% |
| First languages (2018) | |
| • Tumbuka | 90.0% |
| • Chewa | 3.7% |
| • Tonga | 3.1% |
| • Other | 3.2% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Chibavi, also written as Chiwavi, is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi.[1][2][3] It is located in Mzuzu city. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, Mchengautuba, and Chiputula.[4] The area is highly known for its violence.[5]
Geography
[edit]Chibavi is located North-West of Mzuzu city. The area is located east of Mchengautuwa (literary: white sand) river. The population was recorded as 12,529 in over 2,088 households, of which 207 were sampled.
History
[edit]Chibavi got its name from deadly Caterpillars that were common in the area. It is a Tumbuka word that means "caterpillar".
Institutions
[edit]Institutions found in Chibavi include:
- Chibavi C.C.A.P. Church Presbyterian Church
- Mzuzu Technical Colledge
- Chibavi Secondary School[3]
- Chibavi Primary School[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Kumwenda, Tobias (2018-05-07). "Chibavi inhabitants forced to live with rubbish Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ MANAonline. "Rains destroy houses in Mzuzu's Chibavi West Ward". www.manaonline.gov.mw. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ a b "Mzuzu City MP donates chairs to Chibavi Community Day Secondary School - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2018-03-18. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Allowances gala: How COVID-19 funds meant for Katawa, Chiputula markets got misused – Purple Innovations". Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Kondowe, Russell (2022-04-14). "One-year-old child murdered in Mzuzu Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Chibavi Primary School - Mzuzu - WorldPlaces". malawi.worldplaces.me. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
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