| Area 10, Lilongwe | |
| Pushpin Map: | Malawi |
| Coordinates: | -13.9833°N 81°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Malawi |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Central Region, Malawi |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Type3: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name3: | Lilongwe District |
| Subdivision Type4: | Main Place |
| Established Title: | Established |
| Established Date: | 1975 |
| Leader Title: | Councilor |
| Area Total Km2: | 20 |
| Population Total: | 13,600 |
| Population As Of: | 2018 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Racial makeup (2018) |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Black African |
| Demographics1 Info1: | 92.3% |
| Demographics1 Title2: | Asian |
| Demographics1 Info2: | 1.1% |
| Demographics1 Title4: | White |
| Demographics1 Info4: | 1.2% |
| Demographics1 Title5: | Mixed |
| Demographics1 Info5: | 3.1% |
| Demographics1 Title6: | Other |
| Demographics1 Info6: | 2.3% |
| Demographics Type2: | First languages (2018) |
| Demographics2 Title1: | Chewa |
| Demographics2 Info1: | 47.4% |
| Demographics2 Title2: | Tumbuka |
| Demographics2 Info2: | 16.7% |
| Demographics2 Title3: | Yao |
| Demographics2 Info3: | 12.1% |
| Demographics2 Title4: | Lomwe |
| Demographics2 Info4: | 7.3% |
| Demographics2 Title5: | Sena |
| Demographics2 Info5: | 7.0% |
| Demographics2 Title6: | Tonga |
| Demographics2 Info6: | 2.1% |
| Demographics2 Title7: | Mang'anja |
| Demographics2 Info7: | 2.0% |
| Demographics2 Title8: | Ngonde |
| Demographics2 Info8: | 0.1% |
| Demographics2 Title9: | Other |
| Demographics2 Info9: | 4.3% |
| Utc Offset1: | +2 |
| Postal Code: | 4000 |
| Postal2 Code Type: | Post-office box |
| Postal2 Code: | 4440 |
Area 10 is a residential and commercial area located in the Lilongwe District of the Central Region in Malawi. It is situated in the capital city of Lilongwe, which also serves as the capital of the district and region.[1] [2]
The town is located in the heart of Lilongwe, approximately 5 kilometers from the city center. It is bounded by Area 9 to the north, Area 11 to the south, and the Lilongwe River to the east.[3]
The town has a history dating back to the colonial era, when it was established as a residential area for British expatriates. After Malawi gained independence in 1964, the area continued to grow, with many government officials and businessmen building homes and offices there.[4]
Area 10 is close to several nearby places and towns, including:
Area 10 is home to several institutions, including:
Some popular places of interest in Area 10 include: