Zolozolo, Mzuzu | |
Pushpin Map: | Malawi |
Pushpin Label: | Zolozolo |
Coordinates: | -11.4361°N 34.0228°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: | 14.00 |
Population Total: | 188329 |
Population As Of: | 2018 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Racial makeup (2018) |
Demographics1 Title1: | Black African |
Demographics1 Info1: | 98.0% |
Demographics1 Title2: | Asian |
Demographics1 Info2: | 1.0% |
Demographics1 Title3: | White |
Demographics1 Info3: | 1.0% |
Demographics Type2: | First languages (2018) |
Demographics2 Title1: | Tumbuka |
Demographics2 Info1: | 91.0% |
Demographics2 Title2: | Chewa |
Demographics2 Info2: | 5.0% |
Demographics2 Title3: | Tonga |
Demographics2 Info3: | 2.0% |
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 |
Zolozolo is a densely populated township in Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] It is located north of Mzuzu.[6] [7] The township is reported to have massive gang activities and high levels of accident.[8] [9] [10] It is known for its lively markets and rich cultural scene.
Zolozolo is located in the outskirts of Mzuzu close to other residential places such as Ching'ambu and Chiputula.
Zolozolo is home to several local and private hospitals, clinics and police stations. Notable clinics include:
Zolozolo has several local sports teams that play different sporting games.[12] Some notable sport games in Zolozolo include football.[13] Some teams include:
Zolozolo United is a team that plays on behalf of the community. It plays with different nearby teams. In 2016, Simama League outfited Zolozolo United for the FISD Challenge Cup after beating Dwangwa Town Hammers of the Chipuku League by 1-0 in the round of 16 at Mzuzu Stadium.