Luwinga, Mzuzu Explained

Luwinga
Pushpin Map:Malawi
Coordinates:-11°N 33.5139°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Malawi
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Northern Region, Malawi
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3:Mzimba District
Subdivision Type4:Main Place
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1960
Leader Title:Councilor
Area Total Km2:19.14
Population Total:11727
Population As Of:2018
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Racial makeup (2018)
Demographics1 Title1:Black African
Demographics1 Info1:95.2%
Demographics1 Title2:Asian
Demographics1 Info2:4.8%
Demographics1 Title4:White Malawians
Demographics1 Info4:1.0%
Demographics1 Title5:Other
Demographics1 Info5:0.2%
Demographics Type2:First languages (2018)
Demographics2 Title1:Tumbuka
Demographics2 Info1:91.6%
Demographics2 Title2:Tonga
Demographics2 Info2:2.3%
Demographics2 Title3:Chewa
Demographics2 Info3:1.0%
Demographics2 Title4:Ngonde
Demographics2 Info4:1.0%
Demographics2 Title5:Other
Demographics2 Info5:4.1%
Utc Offset1:+2
Postal Code:4000
Postal2 Code Type:Post-office box
Postal2 Code:4440

Luwinga is a town north of Mzuzu city in Mzimba District, Malawi and forms part of the Mzuzu municipality.[1] [2] [3] Institutions found in Luwinga include the third biggest referral hospital in Malawi, Mzuzu Central Hospital and Mzuzu University.[4] [5]

History

Establishment

Luwinga was established as a trading post by the British colonial administration in the early 1880s. The town grew rapidly that by the 1970s, it had become a major commercial center in the region. The town's strategic location made it an important hub for trade and commerce, and it quickly became a center for agricultural production, particularly coffee and cotton.[6]

Location

Luwinga is located in the Mzimba district of Malawi, in the northern region of the country. It is situated approximately 20 kilometers north of the city of Mzuzu, and about 10 kilometers south of the town of Ekwendeni.[7]

Latitudes and longitudes

Luwinga is located at latitudes 11.00° S and longitudes 33.30° E.

Institutions

Luwinga is home to several institutions, including:

Tourist places

Recreational centers

Rivers and Streams

Other notable features

Suburbs

Luwinga is divided into many suburbs. Some of the notable suburbs include:

Universities and colleges

Industry

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018-10-14 . UTM's MP Njikho accuses government of neglecting Mzuzu disaster victims - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi . 2024-01-27 . www.nyasatimes.com . en-GB.
  2. Web site: Zgambo . Mike Lyson . 2018-11-04 . Mzuzu councillor dies in road accident Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-01-27 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2021-05-10 . Mzuzu residents demonstrate against delay of Luwinga road - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi . 2024-01-27 . www.nyasatimes.com . en-GB.
  4. Web site: 2024-01-23 . Department of information science – MZUZU UNIVERSITY . 2024-01-27 . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2023-10-20 . Mzuzu University opens October 23 - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi . 2024-01-27 . www.nyasatimes.com . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Zgambo . Mike Lyson . 2020-05-02 . Luwinga residents protest over isolation centre in Mzuzu Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-01-27 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  7. Web site: 2018-11-05 . UTM councillor at Luwinga Ward killed in road accident - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi . 2024-01-27 . www.nyasatimes.com . en-GB.
  8. Web site: Nzangaya . Archangel . 2016-10-05 . Shop owner stabbed to death in Mzuzu Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-01-27 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  9. Web site: Reporter . Malawi24 . 2023-01-18 . Mzuni students destitute as rain leaves hostels flooded Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-01-27 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  10. Web site: Zgambo . Mike Lyson . 2020-02-16 . FAM to construct technical centre, academy in Mzuzu Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-01-27 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2020-02-17 . FAM to inject K85m in construction of Luwinga Centre - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi . 2024-01-27 . www.nyasatimes.com . en-GB.
  12. Web site: Mzuzu International Academy Home . 2024-01-27 . MZUZU INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY . en-gb.
  13. Web site: Seattle . Atlas Coffee 201 N. 85th St . Accessibility . WA 98103701-5211652-4880652-4881 . Mzuzu Cooperative . 2024-01-27 . Atlas Coffee Importers . en.
  14. https://www.mzuzucoffee.org/?page_id=40

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