industrial
Industrial may refer to:
Industry
* Industrial archaeology, the study of the history of the industry
* Industrial engineering, engineering dealing with the optimization of complex industrial processes or systems
* Industrial city, a city dominate ...
town located in the
Mzimba District
Mzimba is a district in the Northern Region of Malawi. The capital is Mzimba. The district covers an area of 10,430 km.² and has a population of 610,944. It is the largest district in Malawi.
Geography
The Viphya Mountains extend through t ...
of
Malawi
Malawi (; or aláwi Tumbuka: ''Malaŵi''), officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast ...
, in the Northern Region.https://times.mw/chikangawa-under-siege/ The town has a rich history dating back to the pre-colonial era, when it was a small village inhabited by the
Tumbuka people
The Tumbuka (or, Kamanga, Batumbuka and Matumbuka) is an ethnic group found in Northern Malawi, Eastern Zambia and Southern Tanzania.
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Chitumbuka
The Tumbuka language is a Bantu language which is spoken in the Northern Region of Malawi and Zambia in the districts of Lundazi, Lumezi, and Chasefu.British colonial administration in the early 20th century. The town grew rapidly, and by the 1920s, it had become a major commercial centre in the region. The town's strategic location made it an important hub for trade and commerce, and it quickly became a centre for
agricultural production
Agriculture or farming is the practice of cultivating plants and livestock. Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled people to ...
, particularly
coffee
Coffee is a drink prepared from roasted coffee beans. Darkly colored, bitter, and slightly acidic, coffee has a stimulant, stimulating effect on humans, primarily due to its caffeine content. It is the most popular hot drink in the world.
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and cotton.
Geography
Chikangawa is located in the Mzimba district of Malawi, in the northern region of the country. It is situated approximately north of the town of
Mzuzu
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. It i ...
, and about 20 kilometers south of the town of
Ekwendeni
Ekwendeni is a town in the Northern Region of Malawi. It lies about from Mzuzu, in the Mzimba district.
In 1889 Walter Angus Elmslie opened a mission station at eKwendeni. It has one of the oldest churches in Malawi belonging to the Church of ...
as well as close to
Nkhata Bay District
Nkhata Bay is a district in the Northern Region of Malawi. The capital is Nkhata Bay. The district covers an area of 4,071 km.² and has a population of 164,761.
Lake Malawi bounds the district on the east. The western portion of the distri ...
. The town is nestled in a valley, surrounded by rolling hills and mountains.
Institutions
Chikangawa is home to a number of institutions, including:
* Chikangawa Secondary School: a secondary school that provides education to students from the surrounding area
* Chikangawa Primary School: a primary school that provides education to children from the local community
* Chikangawa Forest Reserve
* Chikangawa Hospital: a hospital that provides medical care to the local population
* Chikangawa Police Station: a police station that serves the local community
* Chikangawa Market: a market where locals sell fresh produce, crafts, and other goods
* Chikangawa Post Office: a post office that provides postal services to the local community
Chikangawa is also home to a number of businesses, including shops, restaurants, and lodges. The town is known for its natural beauty, with surrounding hills and mountains offering opportunities for hiking and other outdoor activities.
Economy
The economy of Chikangawa is primarily based on agriculture, with many residents engaged in small-scale farming. The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including shops, restaurants, and lodges.
Infrastructures
Chikangawa has a number of infrastructure developments, including:
* A tarred road that connects the town to the nearby city of Mzuzu
* A number of shops and businesses
* A hospital and a number of clinics
* A number of schools, including a secondary school and a number of primary schools
* A library and a number of community centers
See also
*
Luwinga
Luwinga is a town north of Mzuzu city in Mzimba District, Malawi and forms part of the Mzuzu municipality. Institutions found in Luwinga include the third biggest referral hospital in Malawi, Mzuzu Central Hospital and Mzuzu University.
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