Masasa is a densely populated township in Northern Region, Malawi.[1][2] It is located in the Northern Region of the Mzuzu.[1]Masasa is known for its beautiful landscapes and serene environment. The area is also home to several regional parks and recreational facilities.[1]
Masasa, Mzuzu | |
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  Masasa, Mzuzu | |
| Coordinates: 11°25′07″S 33°59′40″E / 11.41861°S 33.99444°E | |
| Country | Malawi |
| Region | Northern Region, Malawi |
| Municipality | Mzuzu |
| Established | 1960 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unitary presidential republic |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.00 km2 (17.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 188,329 |
| • Density | 4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2018) | |
| • Black African | 98.1% |
| • Asian | 0.6% |
| • White | 0.3% |
| First languages (2018) | |
| • Tumbuka | 92.0% |
| • Chewa | 6.0% |
| • Tonga | 3.0% |
| • Other | 2.0% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Geography edit
Masasa is situated West of Mzuzu city. It is close to places such as Katoto. It is near Nkhata Bay District.
Institutions edit
Masasa Community Day Secondary School edit
Masasa CDSS (Community Day Secondary School) is located in about 45 minutes walk, South-West, from the centre of Mzuzu in Masasa. The Day Secondary Schools cost around £7 per term, and boarding schools from £20 to £70 per term.[3] The School has over 9 teachers and over 200 students taught in four Forms.[3]
Masasa Primary School edit
Masasa Primary School is located in South of Masasa and serves as the community primary school.
Chideso Childcare and Community Assistant edit
- The ‘Child Development Support Organization’, also called Chideso for short, is a community-based organisation in Masasa in Mzuzu city in the north of Malawi.[4][5] The organization was established in 2007 and is registered with the Ministry of Gender, Women, Children and ommunity Development Services.[4]
- North Nyasa Institute of Management
References edit
- ^ a b c "Mzuzu-Masasa Councilor demands MK4.5 miln for 15 trees - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Masasa, Malawi - Facts and information on Masasa - Malawi.Places-in-the-world.com". malawi.places-in-the-world.com. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ a b "Masasa CDSS". malawi.cheesbrough.net. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ a b "Chideso Childcare and Community Assistant | Volunteer in Malawi 2024". Volunteer World. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "Chediso Community Projects | Go With Khaya". Retrieved 2024-02-18.