Katawa, Mzuzu

Place in Malawi
10°55′59″S 34°01′00″E / 10.93306°S 34.01667°E / -10.93306; 34.01667CountryMalawiRegionNorthern Region, MalawiMunicipalityMzuzuEstablished1965Government
 • TypeUnitary presidential republicArea
 • Total11.00 km2 (4.25 sq mi)Population
 (2018)
 • Total15,529 • Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)Racial makeup (2018)
 • Black African98.5% • Asian0.8% • White Malawian0.7%First languages (2018)
 • Tumbuka94.0% • Chewa3.0% • Tonga2.0% • Other1.0%Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Katawa is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi.[1][2][3][4] It is located in the Northern Region of the Mzuzu. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, Mchengautuba, Chiwavi and Chibanja.[1][5] It is home to the Malawi's gospel singers, the Katawa Singers.[6][7][8]

Geography

Katawa is located North-West of Mzuzu city.[9]

History

Kataba got its name from White birds that inhabited the area.

Institutions

Institutions found in Katawa include:

  • Katawa C.C.A.P. Church Presbyterian Church
  • Mzuzu Technical Colledge
  • Katawa Secondary School
  • Katawa Primary School
  • St John Of God Hospital

References

  1. ^ a b "Katawa, Malawi - Facts and information on Katawa - Malawi.Places-in-the-world.com". malawi.places-in-the-world.com. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  2. ^ "Allowances gala: How COVID-19 funds meant for Katawa, Chiputula markets got misused – Purple Innovations". Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  3. ^ Chisamba, Thula (2015-10-10). "Mzuzu City Council retreats from war with vendors Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  4. ^ "Mzuzu City road takes shape after Plem Construction Ltd design change - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-07-13. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  5. ^ Malekezo, Feston (2023-11-20). "Bitter lessons on Covid funds mismanagement: Case of Mzuzu City Council". The Times Group. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  6. ^ "Meet Malawi's Katawa Singers via the Retrospective 'Ufulu 1991-1997', PopMatters". PopMatters. 2020-04-16. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  7. ^ Jali, Pledge (2023-10-07). "Katawa Singers cherish 33 years of existence | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  8. ^ "Mutharika donates K1 million to Katawa CCAP - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2018-07-09. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  9. ^ "Katawa - Mzuzu Outlying driving directions - journey, distance, time and costs". viamichelin. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
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Communities of Mzimba Municipality, Northern Region
Seat: Mzuzu
Cities and towns of Mzimba
Northern Region, Malawi
Northern Region, Malawi
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Katoto
Masasa
Chimaliro
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