Mchengautuwa Explained

Mchengautuba, Mzuzu
Pushpin Map:Malawi
Coordinates:-11.3872°N 33.9864°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:1950
Government Type:Unitary presidential republic
Leader Title:Councillor
Area Total Km2:30.00
Population Total:30,924
Population As Of:2018
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Racial makeup (2018)
Demographics1 Title1:Black African
Demographics1 Info1:96.1%
Demographics1 Title2:Asian
Demographics1 Info2:2.6%
Demographics1 Title3:White
Demographics1 Info3:2.3%
Demographics Type2:First languages (2018)
Demographics2 Title1:Tumbuka
Demographics2 Info1:91.7%
Demographics2 Title2:Chewa
Demographics2 Info2:3.1%
Demographics2 Title3:Tonga
Demographics2 Info3:3.2%
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

Mchengautuba (Tumbuka: White sands) is a residential and industrial town in Mzuzu.[1] [2] It is located North of Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi.[3] It is a home to Mchengautuba United Team, as well as Mchengautuba FC.[4] Chitumbuka is the predominant language spoken in the area which is also the official regional language of the Northern Region of Malawi. Nearby towns include Luwinga, Chibanja, Zolozolo, and Ching'ambo.[5] [6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reporter . Malawi24 . 2018-08-31 . Tension as thieves storm Mzuzu main townships Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-04-29 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  2. Web site: Chizinga . Taonga . 2016-09-26 . FOMCO blasts Mzuzu council over Mchengautuwa dumping site Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-04-29 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2019-04-13 . Nkhorongo community in Mzuzu demands end to illegal bars - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi . 2024-02-18 . www.nyasatimes.com . en-GB.
  4. Web site: Zgambo . Mike Lyson . 2018-09-05 . Tigers reach Carlsberg Cup quarterfinals Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-04-29 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Zgambo . Mike Lyson . 2019-11-21 . Sewage water from Mzuzu Central Hospital contaminates Lunyangwa River Malawi 24 Latest News from Malawi . 2024-04-29 . Malawi 24 . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2019-03-25 . PP candidate in Mzuzu campaigns at Goodall’s DPP rally - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi . 2024-04-29 . www.nyasatimes.com . en-GB.
  7. Web site: 2020-05-31 . Livingstonia Synod hails Atupele for advocating for peace: Rev Mtonga says Malawi needs unity - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi . 2024-04-29 . www.nyasatimes.com . en-GB.