Chiputula

Chiputula, Mzuzu
Chiputula, Mzuzu is located in Malawi
Chiputula, Mzuzu
Chiputula, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 10°53′59″S 34°01′00″E / 10.89972°S 34.01667°E / -10.89972; 34.01667
CountryMalawi
RegionNorthern Region, Malawi
MunicipalityMzuzu
Established1924
Government
 • TypeUnitary presidential republic
Area
 • Total
10.00 km2 (3.86 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
12,529
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
 • Black African97.2%
 • Asian1.9%
 • White Malawian1.9%
First languages (2018)
 • Tumbuka92.0%
 • Chewa1.7%
 • Tonga1.1%
 • Other3.2%
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

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]

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.

Institutions

Institutions found in Chiputula include:

  • Chiputula C.C.A.P. Church Presbyterian Church[5]
  • Chiputula Secondary School
  • Chiputula Primary School[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Agency (MANA), Malawi News (2023-01-17). "Irate learners storm Mzuzu Police Station Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  2. ^ a b Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2022-02-20). "Mzuzu Deputy Mayor dumps UTM and joins MCP to work with ruling party Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  3. ^ "Chiputula (Ward, Malawi) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  4. ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2020-01-21). "Mzuzu residents forced to pay chiefs to access maize from Admarc Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  5. ^ Zeenah, Sibande (2018-06-14). The Religious Geography of Mzuzu City in Northern Malawi. Luviri Press. ISBN 978-99960-981-6-1.