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Mchengautuwa

Coordinates: 11°23′14″S 33°59′11″E / 11.38722°S 33.98639°E / -11.38722; 33.98639
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Mchengautuba, Mzuzu
Mchengautuba, Mzuzu is located in Malawi
Mchengautuba, Mzuzu
Mchengautuba, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 11°23′14″S 33°59′11″E / 11.38722°S 33.98639°E / -11.38722; 33.98639
CountryMalawi
RegionNorthern Region, Malawi
MunicipalityMzuzu
Established1950
Government
 • TypeUnitary presidential republic
Area
 • Total30.00 km2 (11.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total30,924
 • Density1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
 • Black African96.1%
 • Asian2.6%
 • White2.3%
First languages (2018)
 • Tumbuka91.7%
 • Chewa3.1%
 • Tonga3.2%
 • Other2.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

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]

Institutions

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  • Mchengautuwa Police station
  • Mchengautuwa Assemblies of God Church
  • TotalEnergies Mchengautuba
  • Mchengautuba CCAP Church[7]
  • Mchengautuba Orphan Care
  • Mchengautuba Primary School
  • Mchengautuba Community Day Secondary School

References

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  1. ^ Reporter, Malawi24 (2018-08-31). "Tension as thieves storm Mzuzu main townships Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Chizinga, Taonga (2016-09-26). "FOMCO blasts Mzuzu council over Mchengautuwa dumping site Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  3. ^ "Nkhorongo community in Mzuzu demands end to illegal bars - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2019-04-13. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  4. ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2018-09-05). "Tigers reach Carlsberg Cup quarterfinals Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  5. ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2019-11-21). "Sewage water from Mzuzu Central Hospital contaminates Lunyangwa River Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  6. ^ "PP candidate in Mzuzu campaigns at Goodall's DPP rally - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2019-03-25. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  7. ^ "Livingstonia Synod hails Atupele for advocating for peace: Rev Mtonga says Malawi needs unity - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2020-05-31. Retrieved 2024-04-29.