Chibavi, Mzuzu
Chibavi, also written as Chiwavi, is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi. It is located in Mzuzu city. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, Mchengautuba, and Chiputula. The area is highly known for its violence.
Geography
Chibavi is located North-West of Mzuzu city. The area is located east of Mchengautuwa (literary: white sand) river. The population was recorded as 12,529 in over 2,088 households, of which 207 were sampled.
History
Chibavi got its name from deadly Caterpillars that were common in the area. It is a Tumbuka word that means "caterpillar".
Institutions
Institutions found in Chibavi include:
- Chibavi C.C.A.P. Church Presbyterian Church
- Mzuzu Technical Colledge
- Chibavi Secondary School
- Chibavi Primary School
References
- ^ Kumwenda, Tobias (2018-05-07). "Chibavi inhabitants forced to live with rubbish Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ MANAonline. "Rains destroy houses in Mzuzu's Chibavi West Ward". www.manaonline.gov.mw. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Mzuzu City MP donates chairs to Chibavi Community Day Secondary School - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2018-03-18. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Allowances gala: How COVID-19 funds meant for Katawa, Chiputula markets got misused – Purple Innovations". Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Kondowe, Russell (2022-04-14). "One-year-old child murdered in Mzuzu Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Chibavi Primary School - Mzuzu - WorldPlaces". malawi.worldplaces.me. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
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