Area 24, Lilongwe

Area 24 is a residential town East of Lilongwe City in Lilongwe District, Malawi and forms part of the Lilongwe municipality.[1][2][3] Institutions found in Area 24 include Area 24 College, Area 24 Secondary School and Area 24 Technical Centre.[4] Other neighborhoods of Area 24 include areas 22,[5] 36,[6] Biwi, and Falls.[7][8][9][10]

Area 24, Lilongwe
Area 24, Lilongwe
Coordinates: 13°59′S 33°48′E
CountryMalawi
RegionCentral Region, Malawi
MunicipalityLilongwe District
Established1985
Area
  Total10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total19,900
  Density2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
  Black African87.0%
  Asian4.0%
  White Malawians3.0%
  Mixed2.0%
  Other4.0%
First languages (2018)
  Chewa50.5%
  Tumbuka14.5%
  Yao11.2%
  Lomwe8.3%
  Sena6.0%
  Tonga2.2%
  Mang'anja2.0%
  Ngonde1.0%
  Other4.3%
Time zoneUTC+2

Institutions

  • Crazmatic High School
  • Area 24 Primary School
  • Area 24 Technical Centre
  • Area 24 Market
  • Lilongwe International Academy
  • Area 24 Secondary School
  • Lilongwe Area 24 Club and Resthouse
  • Waste Management Hub - Area 24, Lilongwe
  • Nkhumbu Ccap Church

Industry

Area 24 is one of the smaller industrial nodes of Lilongwe city and although many industries are scattered around the town.[11][12] Notable industries that operate from Area 24 include:

  • Lilongwe Foods
  • Universal Industries

See also

References

  1. Chikoti, Martha (2024-01-26). "Police fire teargas at Area 24 residents Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  2. Mkhalipi-Manyungwa, Kondwani (2017-11-25). "Area 24 trio change plea in court Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  3. Reporter, Malawi24 (2017-12-07). "Area 24 women sentenced to four years Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. "Area 24 Market (Lilongwe) Street Guide and Map". malawi-streets.openalfa.com. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  5. "Lilongwe City Council clash with chiefs over allocations of market plots - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2015-03-27. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  6. Kondowe, Russell (2023-02-20). "Man killed at his house in Lilongwe Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  7. "Police fire teargas at Area 24 residents Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Ground News. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  8. Nzangaya, Archangel (2017-12-06). "Area 24 women to be sentenced tomorrow Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  9. Malenga, Bright (2017-10-25). "From Area 25 to Area 24: Malawi women still harassing each other Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  10. "Lilongwe Area 24 Christmas tragedy: 3 kids drown, 2 survive - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2020-12-26. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  11. "Court to pass sentence on Tuesday for Area 24 trio convicted for insulting modesty of a woman - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-12-05. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  12. "Area 24 women appeal against jail sentence: 'Give us community service or fine' - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2018-01-03. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
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