Masasa, Mzuzu | |
Pushpin Map: | Malawi |
Coordinates: | -11.4186°N 33.9944°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: | 1960 |
Government Type: | Unitary presidential republic |
Leader Title: | Councillor |
Area Total Km2: | 45.00 |
Population Total: | 188329 |
Population As Of: | 2018 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Racial makeup (2018) |
Demographics1 Title1: | Black African |
Demographics1 Info1: | 98.1% |
Demographics1 Title2: | Asian |
Demographics1 Info2: | 0.6% |
Demographics1 Title3: | White |
Demographics1 Info3: | 0.3% |
Demographics Type2: | First languages (2018) |
Demographics2 Title1: | Tumbuka |
Demographics2 Info1: | 92.0% |
Demographics2 Title2: | Chewa |
Demographics2 Info2: | 6.0% |
Demographics2 Title3: | Tonga |
Demographics2 Info3: | 3.0% |
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 |
Masasa is a densely populated township in Northern Region, Malawi.[1] [2] It is located in the Northern Region of the Mzuzu.Masasa is known for its beautiful landscapes and serene environment. The area is also home to several regional parks and recreational facilities.
Masasa is situated West of Mzuzu city. It is close to places such as Katoto. It is near Nkhata Bay District.
Masasa CDSS (Community Day Secondary School) is located in about 45 minutes walk, South-West, from the centre of Mzuzu in Masasa. The Day Secondary Schools cost around £7 per term, and boarding schools from £20 to £70 per term.[3] The School has over 9 teachers and over 200 students taught in four Forms.
Masasa Primary School is located in South of Masasa and serves as the community primary school.