| Kanengo, Lilongwe | |
| Pushpin Map: | Malawi |
| Coordinates: | -13.9667°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: | 1960 |
| Leader Title: | Councilor |
| Area Total Km2: | 50 |
| Population Total: | 12,855 |
| Population As Of: | 2018 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Racial makeup (2018) |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Black African |
| Demographics1 Info1: | 89.2% |
| Demographics1 Title2: | Asian |
| Demographics1 Info2: | 2.4% |
| Demographics1 Title4: | White |
| Demographics1 Info4: | 1.2% |
| Demographics1 Title5: | Mixed |
| Demographics1 Info5: | 5.1% |
| Demographics1 Title6: | Other |
| Demographics1 Info6: | 4.1% |
| Demographics Type2: | First languages (2018) |
| Demographics2 Title1: | Chewa |
| Demographics2 Info1: | 47.5% |
| Demographics2 Title2: | Tumbuka |
| Demographics2 Info2: | 18.5% |
| Demographics2 Title3: | Yao |
| Demographics2 Info3: | 12.2% |
| Demographics2 Title4: | Lomwe |
| Demographics2 Info4: | 8.3% |
| Demographics2 Title5: | Sena |
| Demographics2 Info5: | 6.0% |
| Demographics2 Title6: | Tonga |
| Demographics2 Info6: | 2.2% |
| Demographics2 Title7: | Mang'anja |
| Demographics2 Info7: | 2.0% |
| Demographics2 Title8: | Ngonde |
| Demographics2 Info8: | 1.0% |
| Demographics2 Title9: | Other |
| Demographics2 Info9: | 4.3% |
| Utc Offset1: | +2 |
| Postal Code: | 4000 |
| Postal2 Code Type: | Post-office box |
| Postal2 Code: | 4440 |
Kanengo is a township located in the northern part of Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi. It is situated approximately 10 kilometers north of the city center. [1] [2]
Kanengo was established in the 1960s as a residential area for low- to middle-income families. During the colonial era, it was a small settlement for African civil servants and businessmen. After Malawi gained independence in 1964, Kanengo experienced rapid growth and development, becoming a hub for commercial and social activities.[3] [4] [5]
Some of the notable institutions found in Kanengo include: