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Masasa, Mzuzu

Coordinates: 11°25′07″S 33°59′40″E / 11.41861°S 33.99444°E / -11.41861; 33.99444
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Masasa, Mzuzu
Masasa, Mzuzu is located in Malawi
Masasa, Mzuzu
Masasa, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 11°25′07″S 33°59′40″E / 11.41861°S 33.99444°E / -11.41861; 33.99444
CountryMalawi
RegionNorthern Region, Malawi
MunicipalityMzuzu
Established1960
Government
 • TypeUnitary presidential republic
Area
 • Total45.00 km2 (17.37 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total188,329
 • Density4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
 • Black African98.1%
 • Asian0.6%
 • White0.3%
First languages (2018)
 • Tumbuka92.0%
 • Chewa6.0%
 • Tonga3.0%
 • Other2.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Masasa is a densely populated township in Northern Region, Malawi.[1][2] It is located in the Northern Region of the Mzuzu.[1]Masasa is known for its beautiful landscapes and serene environment. The area is also home to several regional parks and recreational facilities.[1]

Geography

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Masasa is situated West of Mzuzu city. It is close to places such as Katoto. It is near Nkhata Bay District.

Institutions

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Masasa Community Day Secondary School

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Masasa CDSS (Community Day Secondary School) is located in about 45 minutes walk, South-West, from the centre of Mzuzu in Masasa. The Day Secondary Schools cost around £7 per term, and boarding schools from £20 to £70 per term.[3] The School has over 9 teachers and over 200 students taught in four Forms.[3]

Masasa Primary School

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Masasa Primary School is located in South of Masasa and serves as the community primary school.

Chideso Childcare and Community Assistant

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  • The ‘Child Development Support Organization’, also called Chideso for short, is a community-based organisation in Masasa in Mzuzu city in the north of Malawi.[4][5] The organization was established in 2007 and is registered with the Ministry of Gender, Women, Children and Community Development Services.[4]
  • North Nyasa Institute of Management

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Mzuzu-Masasa Councilor demands MK4.5 miln for 15 trees - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  2. ^ "Masasa, Malawi - Facts and information on Masasa - Malawi.Places-in-the-world.com". malawi.places-in-the-world.com. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  3. ^ a b "Masasa CDSS". malawi.cheesbrough.net. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  4. ^ a b "Chideso Childcare and Community Assistant | Volunteer in Malawi 2024". Volunteer World. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  5. ^ "Chediso Community Projects | Go With Khaya". Retrieved 2024-02-18.