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Katoto, Mzuzu

Coordinates: 11°27′43″S 34°00′43″E / 11.46194°S 34.01194°E / -11.46194; 34.01194
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Katoto, Mzuzu
Mzuzu Shoprite Centre opposite Katoto Filling Station
Mzuzu Shoprite Centre opposite Katoto Filling Station
Katoto, Mzuzu is located in Malawi
Katoto, Mzuzu
Katoto, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 11°27′43″S 34°00′43″E / 11.46194°S 34.01194°E / -11.46194; 34.01194
CountryMalawi
RegionNorthern Region, Malawi
MunicipalityMzuzu
Established1960
Area
 • Total
46.00 km2 (17.76 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
299,829
 • Density6,500/km2 (17,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
 • Black African90.1%
 • Asian4.6%
 • White3.3%
First languages (2018)
 • Tumbuka90.0%
 • Chewa5.0%
 • Tonga4.0%
 • Other1.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Katoto is a residential town in Mzuzu known for its lively markets and rich cultural scene.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] It is located South of Mzuzu City in the Northern Region of Malawi.[8] It’s home to several businesses, colleges and shopping centers such as St. John Of God Institute Of Vocational Training.[9][10][11][12]

Institutions

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  • Katoto Filling Station[1]
  • Mzuzu Health Centre[1]
  • Sunbird Mzuzu Hotel[13]

Sunbird Mzuzu is located in Katoto. The hotel has free WiFi connection as well as air conditioning.

  • Mzuzu Katoto Lions Club[14]
  • Katoto Topstars Pre School
  • Hill Of Grace Hotel
  • Katoto Secondary School[8]
  • St. John Of God Institute Of Vocational Training

References

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  1. ^ a b c Chirwa, John (2017-01-20). "Mzuzu Leisure Park in the offing | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  2. ^ Staff Writer (2012-06-12). "Cobbe, KB, Katoto march to PIS handball finals | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  3. ^ Jali, Pledge (2015-08-12). "Chibavi, Katoto in semis of Airtel Mpaka Muyaya | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  4. ^ "No more Katoto Freedom Park, Mzuzu Council sell land to Shoprite - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2012-08-31. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  5. ^ Staff Writer (2013-04-04). "Katoto win MZ FMB Cup | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  6. ^ Jali, Pledge (2019-09-27). "Minister blocks hotel project at Katoto Sports Complex | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  7. ^ Staff Writer (2012-05-09). "Govt to construct sports centre at Katoto | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  8. ^ a b Jali, Pledge (2014-09-14). "Katoto Secondary has new sports courts | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  9. ^ "HEC Listed Institution - St. John of God Institute of Vocational Training | Higher Education Central Malawi". hec.ac.mw. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  10. ^ "EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING, KATOTO DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL". MalawiYP.com. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  11. ^ Kalumbi, Mike (2023-04-10). "Govt urged to complete construction of stalled primary school project in Mzuzu Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  12. ^ Chirwa, Garry (2019-10-08). "Minister puts foot down on Katoto Sports Complex | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  13. ^ hotelandplace.com https://hotelandplace.com/hotel/sunbird-mzuzu?spmprvbj7d6w=2gEnzUkmx0JNKdwbPhE8o7. Retrieved 2024-02-18. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  14. ^ "Mzuzu Katoto Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse". e-clubhouse.org. Retrieved 2024-02-18.