Area 1B, Mzuzu | |
Pushpin Map: | Malawi |
Coordinates: | -11.4039°N 33.9983°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Malawi |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Northern Region, Malawi |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Type3: | Municipality |
Subdivision Name3: | Mzuzu |
Subdivision Type4: | Main Place |
Established Title: | Established |
Established Date: | 1975 |
Government Type: | Unitary presidential republic |
Leader Title: | Councillor |
Area Total Km2: | 41.40 |
Population Total: | 189120 |
Population As Of: | 2018 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Racial makeup (2018) |
Demographics1 Title1: | Black African |
Demographics1 Info1: | 94.1% |
Demographics1 Title2: | Asian |
Demographics1 Info2: | 4.6% |
Demographics1 Title3: | White |
Demographics1 Info3: | 2.3% |
Demographics Type2: | First languages (2018) |
Demographics2 Title1: | Tumbuka |
Demographics2 Info1: | 95.0% |
Demographics2 Title2: | Chewa |
Demographics2 Info2: | 2.0% |
Demographics2 Title3: | Tonga |
Demographics2 Info3: | 1.0% |
Demographics2 Title4: | Other |
Demographics2 Info4: | 2.0% |
Timezone1: | CAT |
Utc Offset1: | +2 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code (street) |
Postal2 Code Type: | PO box |
Area Code Type: | +265 |
Area 1B is a residential town in Luwinga, Mzuzu. It is located in the Northern Region of Malawi It’s known for its beautiful landscapes and serene environment, as well as the area is also home to several parks and recreational facilities.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] The town is home to Area 1B FC. In 2018, about 320 people in Area 1B lost their homes following heavy rains that the City experienced.[6]