USEFUL INFO - NORTH - MZIMBA
Mzimba is a district in the Northern Region of Malawi. The capital is Mzimba. The district covers an area of 10,430 km.² and has a population of 610,944. The most common occupations are subsistence farming of maize and beans supplemented by cattle herding, in addition tobacco is grown as a cash crop. There are currently 98 active educational committees in Mzimba.
The district consists of people of Tumbuka origin and descendants of Ngonis from South Africa. However the main language spoken is Tumbuka. The district headquarters is at Mzimba. However, the biggest town is Mzuzu, which is also the administrative headquarters of the Northern Region of Malawi.
Mzimba is located in the Northern region South of Viphya and about 100km from Mzuzu. During the colonial days Mzimba was the administrative strong hold for the Northern Region. Dominated by the Ngoni tribe, this region is also an important tobacco centre.
Viphya forest and Vwaza Marsh are the sites to go and see within travel distance from Mzimba. Mini buses costs around $4.50 to Mzuzu or Rumphi from Lilongwe which divert to Mzimba.
There is also a few Hotels within the district, ranging from approximately $10/night.
What to see in Mzimba
Accommodation
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