Area 25, Lilongwe Explained

Area 24, Lilongwe
Pushpin Map:Malawi
Coordinates:-13.9833°N 78°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:1969
Leader Title:Councilor
Area Total Km2:11
Population Total:50,367
Population As Of:2018
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Racial makeup (2018)
Demographics1 Title1:Black African
Demographics1 Info1:87.0%
Demographics1 Title2:Asian
Demographics1 Info2:4.0%
Demographics1 Title4:White Malawians
Demographics1 Info4:3.0%
Demographics1 Title5:Mixed
Demographics1 Info5:2.0%
Demographics1 Title6:Other
Demographics1 Info6:5.0%
Demographics Type2:First languages (2018)
Demographics2 Title1:Chewa
Demographics2 Info1:48.2%
Demographics2 Title2:Tumbuka
Demographics2 Info2:14.5%
Demographics2 Title3:Yao
Demographics2 Info3:10.5%
Demographics2 Title4:Lomwe
Demographics2 Info4:8.3%
Demographics2 Title5:Sena
Demographics2 Info5:8.0%
Demographics2 Title6:Tonga
Demographics2 Info6:1.2%
Demographics2 Title7:Mang'anja
Demographics2 Info7:2.0%
Demographics2 Title8:Ngonde
Demographics2 Info8:1.0%
Demographics2 Title9:Other
Demographics2 Info9:6.3%
Utc Offset1:+2
Postal Code:4000
Postal2 Code Type:Post-office box
Postal2 Code:4440

Area 25 is a residential town west of Lilongwe District, Malawi and forms part of the Lilongwe municipality.[1] [2] [3] The Traditional Authority of the area is Chief Chitukula.

Institutions found in Area 25 include Area 25 Health Centre, Area 25 Secondary School and Area 25 Technical Centre. Other areas found in Lilongwe include Area 44, Area 24[4] [5] and other similar areas.[6] [7] [8] [9]

Institutions

Industry

Area 25 is one of the smaller industrial nodes of Lilongwe city and although many industries are scattered around the town. Notable industries that operate from Area 25 include:

Incidents

In February 2024, Lawford Palani, the District Commissioner of Lilongwe assured the residents of the area that the council of Lilongwe would resolve issues of demolishing structures that were constructed within a graveyard.[11]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chikoti . Martha . 2024-03-19 . Lilongwe Water Board donates medical equipment to Area 25 Health Centre Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-03-23 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  2. Web site: Malenga . Bright . 2018-04-19 . Drone crashes in Lilongwe Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-03-23 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2023-09-25 . Communities laud Paramount Holdings Limited for improving healthcare delivery at Area 25 HC - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi . 2024-03-23 . www.nyasatimes.com . en-GB.
  4. Web site: Chikoti . Martha . 2024-01-26 . Police fire teargas at Area 24 residents Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-03-23 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Reporter . Malawi24 . 2017-12-07 . Area 24 women sentenced to four years Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-03-23 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  6. Web site: Mkhalipi-Manyungwa . Kondwani . 2017-11-24 . No bail for women who beat up 'MG 2 Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-03-23 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Chikoti . Martha . 2024-02-09 . Area 44 residents in Lilongwe say their land was sold to foreigners Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-03-23 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2021-08-27 . MP Jiya says completion of Kauma –Area 44 bridge, an indicator of Chakwera’s fulfilment of promises - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi . 2024-03-23 . www.nyasatimes.com . en-GB.
  9. Web site: Malenga . Bright . 2017-10-25 . From Area 25 to Area 24: Malawi women still harassing each other Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-03-23 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  10. Web site: Malenga . Bright . 2018-04-19 . Drone crashes in Lilongwe Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-03-23 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  11. Web site: Agency (MANA) . Malawi News . 2024-02-18 . DC moves to resolve Area 25 illegal structures demolition issue Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-03-23 . Malawi 24 . en-US.