Luwinga is a town north of
Mzuzu city in
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 ...
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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 ...
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
Mzuzu University is one of the principal universities of Malawi. The school is located in Mzuzu, in the northern region of Malawi. It was founded in 1997 and accepted its first students in 1999. At the time the university opened its doors, the Cha ...
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History
Establishment
Luwinga was established as a trading post by the British colonial administration in the early 1880s. The town grew rapidly that by the 1970s, it had become a major commercial center in the region. The town's strategic location made it an important hub for trade and commerce, and it quickly became a center for agricultural production, particularly coffee and cotton.
Location
Luwinga is located in the Mzimba district of Malawi, in the northern region of the country. It is situated approximately 20 kilometers north of the city 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 10 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 ...
.
Latitudes and longitudes
Luwinga is located at latitudes 11.00° S and longitudes 33.30° E.
Institutions
Luwinga is home to several institutions, including:
* Luwinga Primary School: a primary school providing education to local children
* Luwinga Clinic: a healthcare facility offering medical services to the local population
* Luwinga Market: a bustling market where locals sell fresh produce, crafts, and other goods
* Luwinga Post Office: a post office providing postal services to the local community
Tourist places
* Luwinga Viewpoint: a scenic viewpoint offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside
* Luwinga Cultural Village: a cultural village showcasing the traditional way of life of the Tumbuka people
Recreational centers
* Luwinga Sports Ground: a sports ground hosting various sports and recreational activities
* Luwinga Community Center: a community center offering various recreational activities and events
Rivers and Streams
* Lunyangwa River: a river flowing through the town and surrounding countryside
* Viyere River: a stream flowing through the town and surrounding countryside
Other notable features
* Luwinga Forest Reserve: a forest reserve located just outside the town, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing
* Luwinga Tea Estate: a tea estate located just outside the town, offering opportunities for tea tasting and tours
Suburbs
Luwinga is divided into many suburbs. Some of the notable suburbs include:
*
St. Augustine
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Viyele
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Area1B ''(industrial)''
* Kang'ona ''(residential)''
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Nkhorongo ''(residential)''
* Homebound ''(residential)''
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Dunduzu ''(residential)''
Universities and colleges
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Mzuzu University
Mzuzu University is one of the principal universities of Malawi. The school is located in Mzuzu, in the northern region of Malawi. It was founded in 1997 and accepted its first students in 1999. At the time the university opened its doors, the Cha ...
* Luwinga Technical Centre
* Matipula College
* Mzuzu International Academy
Industry
Luwinga is one of the smaller industrial nodes of Mzuzu city and although many industries are scattered around the town. Notable industries that operate from Luwinga include:
*
Kentam Products Limited Kentam Product Limited is a Malawian pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing company that operates primarily in Malawi and is expanding internationally. Kentam's high demand products in Malawi are Kilpain ( paracetamol), Ketaprin (aspirin
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* Universal Industries
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Mzuzu Coffee[https://www.mzuzucoffee.org/?page_id=40]
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Luwinga, Mzuzu
Populated places established in 1950
Populated places in Northern Region, Malawi