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Mzuzu | |
|---|---|
  Mzuzu Location in Malawi | |
| Coordinates: 11°27′29″S 34°00′54″E / 11.45807°S 34.015131°E | |
| Country |  Malawi |
| Region | Northern Region |
| Population (2018 Census[1]) | |
| • Total | 221,272 |
| Time zone | +2 |
| Climate | Cwb |
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 the 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]
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.
- ^ [1] [permanent dead link]
- ^ "Municipal in Malawi, Malawi Municipal, Mzuzu City Assembly welcome, Commonwealth". Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
- ^ Thomas. "Malawi". africaguide.com. Retrieved 18 November 2006.
- ^ "Malawi: Fragile Forests". Travel Africa Magazine (17). August 2001. Archived from the original on 22 August 2006.
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