Chiputula
Place in Malawi
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Chiputula is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi.[1][2] It is located inside Mzuzu city. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, and Katoto.[3][4]
Chiputula, Mzuzu | |
|---|---|
  Chiputula, Mzuzu Location within Malawi | |
| Coordinates: 10°53′59″S 34°01′00″E | |
| Country | Malawi |
| Region | Northern Region, Malawi |
| Municipality | Mzuzu |
| Established | 1924 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unitary presidential republic |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.00 km2 (3.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 12,529 |
| • Density | 1,253/km2 (3,245/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2018) | |
| • Black African | 97.2% |
| • Asian | 1.9% |
| • White Malawian | 1.9% |
| First languages (2018) | |
| • Tumbuka | 92.0% |
| • Chewa | 1.7% |
| • Tonga | 1.1% |
| • Other | 3.2% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Geography
Chiputula is located North-East of Mzuzu city.[2]
History
Chiputula got its name from stubborn green grasses that were common in the area.
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