Mzuzu
Capital of Malawi's Northern Region / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mzuzu is the capital of Malawi's Northern Region and is the third largest city by population in Malawi. The city has 221,272 residents and 20,000 commuters (Mzuzu University students) with about 1.7 million people in its metropolitan area.[2] It is situated in Mzimba District. Mzuzu lies in a gap in the Viphya Mountains, and the agricultural region surrounding the city specializes in tea, rubber and coffee cultivation.[3] The Viphya Plantation south of the city is the largest man-made forest in Africa, and the Lunyangwa and Kaning'ina forest preserves are east of the city.[4] The town is located inside Mzimba District.
Mzuzu | |
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Coordinates: 11.45807°S 34.015131°E / -11.45807; 34.015131 | |
Country | Malawi |
Region | Northern Region |
Population (2018 Census[1]) | |
• Total | 221,272 |
Time zone | +2 |
Climate | Cwb |
Some of the popularly known locations in the city include Chibavi, Luwinga, Area 1B, Chibanja, Katoto, Zolozolo, Masasa, Mchenga-utuba, Chimaliro, Kaning'ina and Katawa.