Chiputula Explained

Chiputula, Mzuzu
Pushpin Map:Malawi
Coordinates:-10.8997°N 34.0167°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:1924
Government Type:Unitary presidential republic
Leader Title:Councillor
Area Total Km2:10.00
Population Total:12,529
Population As Of:2018
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Racial makeup (2018)
Demographics1 Title1:Black African
Demographics1 Info1:97.2%
Demographics1 Title2:Asian
Demographics1 Info2:1.9%
Demographics1 Title3:White Malawian
Demographics1 Info3:1.9%
Demographics Type2:First languages (2018)
Demographics2 Title1:Tumbuka
Demographics2 Info1:92.0%
Demographics2 Title2:Chewa
Demographics2 Info2:1.7%
Demographics2 Title3:Tonga
Demographics2 Info3:1.1%
Demographics2 Title4:Other
Demographics2 Info4:3.2%
Timezone1:CAT
Utc Offset1:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code (street)
Postal2 Code Type:PO box
Area Code Type:+265

Chiputula is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi.[1] [2] It is located inside Mzuzu city. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, and Katoto.[3] [4]

Geography

Chiputula is located North-East of Mzuzu city.

History

Chiputula got its name from stubborn green grasses that were common in the area.

Institutions

Institutions found in Chiputula include:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Agency (MANA) . Malawi News . 2023-01-17 . Irate learners storm Mzuzu Police Station Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-04-12 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  2. Web site: Zgambo . Mike Lyson . 2022-02-20 . Mzuzu Deputy Mayor dumps UTM and joins MCP to work with ruling party Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-04-12 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  3. Web site: Chiputula (Ward, Malawi) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location . 2024-04-12 . www.citypopulation.de.
  4. Web site: Zgambo . Mike Lyson . 2020-01-21 . Mzuzu residents forced to pay chiefs to access maize from Admarc Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-04-12 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  5. Book: Zeenah, Sibande . The Religious Geography of Mzuzu City in Northern Malawi . 2018-06-14 . Luviri Press . 978-99960-981-6-1 . en.