Chibavi, Mzuzu

Chibavi, Mzuzu
Chibavi, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 10°54′59″S 34°01′00″E / 10.91639°S 34.01667°E / -10.91639; 34.01667
CountryMalawi
RegionNorthern Region, Malawi
MunicipalityMzuzu
Established1921
Government
  TypeUnitary presidential republic
Area
  Total
10.00 km2 (3.86 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total
12,529
  Density1,300/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
  Black African96.3%
  Asian1.9%
  White Malawian1.8%
First languages (2018)
  Tumbuka90.0%
  Chewa3.7%
  Tonga3.1%
  Other3.2%
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Chibavi, also written as Chiwavi, is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi. It is located in Mzuzu city. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, Mchengautuba, and Chiputula. The area is known for its violence.