Katawa, Mzuzu

Katawa, Mzuzu
Katawa, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 10°55′59″S 34°01′00″E / 10.93306°S 34.01667°E / -10.93306; 34.01667
CountryMalawi
RegionNorthern Region, Malawi
MunicipalityMzuzu
Established1965
Government
  TypeUnitary presidential republic
Area
  Total
11.00 km2 (4.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total
15,529
  Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
  Black African98.5%
  Asian0.8%
  White Malawian0.7%
First languages (2018)
  Tumbuka94.0%
  Chewa3.0%
  Tonga2.0%
  Other1.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Katawa is a populated township in Northern Region, Malawi. It is located in the Northern Region of the Mzuzu. Its neighbourhood include Luwinga, Mchengautuba, Chiwavi and Chibanja. It is home to the Malawi's gospel singers, the Katawa Singers.