Masasa, Mzuzu
Masasa, Mzuzu | |
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  Masasa, Mzuzu | |
| Coordinates: 11°25′07″S 33°59′40″E / 11.41861°S 33.99444°E | |
| Country | Malawi |
| Region | Northern Region, Malawi |
| Municipality | Mzuzu |
| Established | 1960 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unitary presidential republic |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.00 km2 (17.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 188,329 |
| • Density | 4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2018) | |
| • Black African | 98.1% |
| • Asian | 0.6% |
| • White | 0.3% |
| First languages (2018) | |
| • Tumbuka | 92.0% |
| • Chewa | 6.0% |
| • Tonga | 3.0% |
| • Other | 2.0% |
| Time zone | UTC+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
[edit]Masasa is situated West of Mzuzu city. It is close to places such as Katoto. It is near Nkhata Bay District.
Institutions
[edit]Masasa Community Day Secondary School
[edit]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
[edit]Masasa Primary School is located in South of Masasa and serves as the community primary school.
Chideso Childcare and Community Assistant
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "Masasa, Malawi - Facts and information on Masasa - Malawi.Places-in-the-world.com". malawi.places-in-the-world.com. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ a b "Masasa CDSS". malawi.cheesbrough.net. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ a b "Chideso Childcare and Community Assistant | Volunteer in Malawi 2024". Volunteer World. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "Chediso Community Projects | Go With Khaya". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
Communities of Mzimba Municipality, Northern Region | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Seat: Mzuzu | |||||||||||||||||||||
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