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
 • Density1,253/km2 (3,245/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.