Chibanja, Mzuzu

Chibanja, Mzuzu
Chibanja, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 10°55′59″S 34°03′00″E / 10.93306°S 34.05000°E / -10.93306; 34.05000
CountryMalawi
RegionNorthern Region, Malawi
MunicipalityMzuzu
Established1960
Government
  TypeUnitary presidential republic
Area
  Total
9.00 km2 (3.47 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total
16,909
  Density1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
  Black African90.0%
  Asian4.5%
  White Malawian3.5%
  Other1.0%
First languages (2018)
  Tumbuka93.7%
  Tonga2.1%
  Other4.2%
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Chibanja is a populated township in the city of Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi. The town is home to Mzuzu Airport, the biggest airport in the Northern Region of international quality and third biggest in Malawi.

It is located in the North of Mzuzu. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, Chibavi, Mchengautuba and Zolozolo.