Mzimba
Coordinates: 11°54′S 33°36′E / 11.900°S 33.600°E
Mzimba | |
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Mzimba Location in Malawi | |
Coordinates: 11°54′S 33°36′E / 11.900°S 33.600°E | |
Country | Malawi |
Region | Northern Region |
District | Mzimba District |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 26,224 |
Time zone | +2 |
Climate | Cwa |
Mzimba is a town in the Mzimba District of Malawi. The district comprises descendants of Tumbuka and Ngoni peoples.
The district of Mzimba comprises a number of Traditional Authorities from the Ngoni people. The head of these Traditional Authorities, or Paramount Chief (Inkosi ya Makosi), is M'Mbelwa IV.
Demographics
Year | Population[1] |
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1987 | 7 687 |
1998 | 13 869 |
2008 | 26 224 |
Notable residents
- Goodall Edward Gondwe
- Mwayi Kumwenda