Moyale is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi. It is located inside Mzuzu city in Mzimba District. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, and Chiputula.[1] The town is home to the Moyale Football Club[2] and Moyale Barracks.[3][4]

Moyale, Mzuzu
Moyale, Mzuzu is located in Malawi
Moyale, Mzuzu
Moyale, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 10°53′58″S 34°01′00″E / 10.89944°S 34.01667°E / -10.89944; 34.01667
CountryMalawi
RegionNorthern Region, Malawi
MunicipalityMzuzu
Established1920
Government
 • TypeUnitary presidential republic
Area
 • Total10.00 km2 (3.86 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total29,529
 • Density3,000/km2 (7,600/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
 • Black African97.2%
 • Asian1.9%
 • White Malawian1.9%
First languages (2018)
 • Tumbuka85.0%
 • Chewa5.7%
 • Tonga4.1%
 • Other5.2%
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Geography

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Moyale is located North-West of Mzuzu city.

History

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Moyale was established in 1920 when the city of Mzuzu was being divided into wards.

Institutions

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Institutions found in Moyale include:

  • Moyale C.C.A.P. Church Presbyterian Church[8]
  • Moyale Secondary School
  • Moyale Primary School[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Chiputula (Ward, Malawi) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  2. ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2023-04-09). "Moyale Barracks names squad for 2023 season". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  3. ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2024-03-26). "Newly elected Moyale Barracks supporters committee in fundraising drive". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  4. ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2023-08-12). "Moyale Barracks football team off to Zimbabwe". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  5. ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2024-03-23). "Mzuzu City Derby in Supa5 Bonanza". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  6. ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2024-02-26). "Sonda United beat Moyale Reserve to clinch Mzuzu FAM League". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  7. ^ Reporter, Malawi24 (2023-07-24). "Moyale Barracks coach calls De Jongh 'stupid' over Mzuzu Stadium remarks". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Zeenah, Sibande (2018-06-14). The Religious Geography of Mzuzu City in Northern Malawi. Luviri Press. ISBN 978-99960-981-6-1.
  9. ^ Agency (MANA), Malawi News (2023-01-17). "Irate learners storm Mzuzu Police Station". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.