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 | |
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  Moyale, Mzuzu | |
| Coordinates: 10°53′58″S 34°01′00″E / 10.89944°S 34.01667°E | |
| Country | Malawi |
| Region | Northern Region, Malawi |
| Municipality | Mzuzu |
| Established | 1920 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unitary presidential republic |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.00 km2 (3.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 29,529 |
| • Density | 3,000/km2 (7,600/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2018) | |
| • Black African | 97.2% |
| • Asian | 1.9% |
| • White Malawian | 1.9% |
| First languages (2018) | |
| • Tumbuka | 85.0% |
| • Chewa | 5.7% |
| • Tonga | 4.1% |
| • Other | 5.2% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Geography
editMoyale is located North-West of Mzuzu city.
History
editMoyale was established in 1920 when the city of Mzuzu was being divided into wards.
Institutions
editInstitutions found in Moyale include:
- Moyale C.C.A.P. Church Presbyterian Church[8]
- Moyale Secondary School
- Moyale Primary School[9]
References
edit- ^ "Chiputula (Ward, Malawi) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2023-04-09). "Moyale Barracks names squad for 2023 season". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2024-03-26). "Newly elected Moyale Barracks supporters committee in fundraising drive". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2023-08-12). "Moyale Barracks football team off to Zimbabwe". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2024-03-23). "Mzuzu City Derby in Supa5 Bonanza". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2024-02-26). "Sonda United beat Moyale Reserve to clinch Mzuzu FAM League". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ 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) - ^ Zeenah, Sibande (2018-06-14). The Religious Geography of Mzuzu City in Northern Malawi. Luviri Press. ISBN 978-99960-981-6-1.
- ^ Agency (MANA), Malawi News (2023-01-17). "Irate learners storm Mzuzu Police Station". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
