Mzuzu

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Mzuzu

Total population

150,100

Coordinates-11.46°, 34.02°

Demographic figures from National Statistical Office (Malawi). Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Mzuzu is the capital of Malawi's Northern Region and is the third largest city by population in Malawi. The city has 221,272 residents and 20,000 commuters with about ?? million people in its metropolitan area. It is situated in the Mzimba District. Mzuzu lies in a gap in the Viphya Mountains, and the agricultural region surrounding the city specializes in tea, rubber and coffee cultivation. The Viphya Plantation south of the city is the largest man-made forest in Africa, and the Lunyangwa and Kaning'ina forest preserves are east of the city.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.