Mzimba
Coordinates: 11°54′S 33°36′E / 11.900°S 33.600°E
| Mzimba | |
|---|---|
  Mzimba Location in Malawi | |
| Coordinates: 11°54′S 33°36′E / 11.900°S 33.600°E | |
| Country |
 Malawi |
| Region | Northern Region |
| District | Mzimba District |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 26,224 |
| Time zone | +2 |
| Climate | Cwa |
Mzimba is a town in the Mzimba District of Malawi. The district comprises descendants of Tumbuka and Ngoni peoples.
The district of Mzimba comprises a number of Traditional Authorities from the Ngoni people. The head of these Traditional Authorities, or Paramount Chief (Inkosi ya Makosi), is M'Mbelwa IV.
Demographics
| Year | Population[1] |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 7 687 |
| 1998 | 13 869 |
| 2008 | 26 224 |
Notable residents
- Goodall Edward Gondwe
- Mwayi Kumwenda
- Winnie Agnes Botha-Journalist
References
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