Katoto, Mzuzu

Katoto is a residential town in Mzuzu known for its lively markets and rich cultural scene.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] It is located South of Mzuzu City in the Northern Region of Malawi.[8] It’s home to several businesses, colleges and shopping centers such as St. John Of God Institute Of Vocational Training.[9][10][11][12]

Katoto, Mzuzu
Mzuzu Shoprite Centre opposite Katoto Filling Station
Katoto, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 11°27′43″S 34°00′43″E
CountryMalawi
RegionNorthern Region, Malawi
MunicipalityMzuzu
Established1960
Area
  Total46.00 km2 (17.76 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total299,829
  Density6,500/km2 (17,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
  Black African90.1%
  Asian4.6%
  White3.3%
First languages (2018)
  Tumbuka90.0%
  Chewa5.0%
  Tonga4.0%
  Other1.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Institutions

  • Katoto Filling Station[1]
  • Mzuzu Health Centre[1]
  • Sunbird Mzuzu Hotel[13]

Sunbird Mzuzu is located in Katoto. The hotel has free WiFi connection as well as air conditioning.

  • Mzuzu Katoto Lions Club[14]
  • Katoto Topstars Pre School
  • Hill Of Grace Hotel
  • Katoto Secondary School[8]
  • St. John Of God Institute Of Vocational Training

References

  1. Chirwa, John (2017-01-20). "Mzuzu Leisure Park in the offing | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  2. Writer, Staff (2012-06-12). "Cobbe, KB, Katoto march to PIS handball finals | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  3. Jali, Pledge (2015-08-12). "Chibavi, Katoto in semis of Airtel Mpaka Muyaya | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  4. "No more Katoto Freedom Park, Mzuzu Council sell land to Shoprite - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2012-08-31. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  5. Writer, Staff (2013-04-04). "Katoto win MZ FMB Cup | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  6. Jali, Pledge (2019-09-27). "Minister blocks hotel project at Katoto Sports Complex | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  7. Writer, Staff (2012-05-09). "Govt to construct sports centre at Katoto | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  8. Jali, Pledge (2014-09-14). "Katoto Secondary has new sports courts | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  9. "HEC Listed Institution - St. John of God Institute of Vocational Training | Higher Education Central Malawi". hec.ac.mw. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  10. "EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING, KATOTO DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL". MalawiYP.com. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  11. Kalumbi, Mike (2023-04-10). "Govt urged to complete construction of stalled primary school project in Mzuzu Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  12. Chirwa, Garry (2019-10-08). "Minister puts foot down on Katoto Sports Complex | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  13. hotelandplace.com https://hotelandplace.com/hotel/sunbird-mzuzu?spmprvbj7d6w=2gEnzUkmx0JNKdwbPhE8o7. Retrieved 2024-02-18. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  14. "Mzuzu Katoto Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse". e-clubhouse.org. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
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