Katawa, Mzuzu
Place in Malawi
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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]
Katawa, Mzuzu | |
|---|---|
  Katawa, Mzuzu Location within Malawi | |
| Coordinates: 10°55′59″S 34°01′00″E | |
| Country | Malawi |
| Region | Northern Region, Malawi |
| Municipality | Mzuzu |
| Established | 1965 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unitary presidential republic |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.00 km2 (4.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 15,529 |
| • Density | 1,412/km2 (3,656/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2018) | |
| • Black African | 98.5% |
| • Asian | 0.8% |
| • White Malawian | 0.7% |
| First languages (2018) | |
| • Tumbuka | 94.0% |
| • Chewa | 3.0% |
| • Tonga | 2.0% |
| • Other | 1.0% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
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