| Kanengo, Lilongwe | |
|---|---|
  Kanengo, Lilongwe | |
| Coordinates: 13°58′S 33°48′E / 13.967°S 33.800°E / -13.967; 33.800 | |
| Country | Malawi |
| Region | Central Region, Malawi |
| Municipality | Lilongwe District |
| Established | 1960 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50 km (20 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 12,855 |
| • Density | 260/km (670/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2018) | |
| • Black African | 89.2% |
| • Asian | 2.4% |
| • White | 1.2% |
| • Mixed | 5.1% |
| • Other | 4.1% |
| First languages (2018) | |
| • Chewa | 47.5% |
| • Tumbuka | 18.5% |
| • Yao | 12.2% |
| • Lomwe | 8.3% |
| • Sena | 6.0% |
| • Tonga | 2.2% |
| • Mang'anja | 2.0% |
| • Ngonde | 1.0% |
| • Other | 4.3% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 |
Kanengo is a township located in the northern part of Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi. It is situated approximately 10 kilometers north of the city center.
History
Establishment
Kanengo was established in the 1960s as a residential area for low- to middle-income families. During the colonial era, it was a small settlement for African civil servants and businessmen. After Malawi gained independence in 1964, Kanengo experienced rapid growth and development, becoming a hub for commercial and social activities.
Institutions
Some of the notable institutions found in Kanengo include:
- Kanengo Secondary School
- Kanengo Primary School
- Kanengo Health Centre
- Kanengo Police Station
- Kanengo Market
Tourist Places
- Kanengo Pottery
- Kanengo Craft Village
- Kanengo Nature Reserve
- Kanengo Rock Paintings
- Kanengo Museum
- Kanengo Shopping Center
- Kanengo Fuel Station
- Kanengo Bus Depot
- Kanengo Mosque
- Kanengo Church
Recreational centers
- Kanengo Sports Club
- Kanengo Tennis Court
- Kanengo Swimming Pool
- Kanengo Gym
- Kanengo Playground
See also
| Communities of Lilongwe Municipality, Central Region | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat: Lilongwe | |||||||||||
| North |  | ||||||||||
| Areas |
| ||||||||||
| South | |||||||||||
| Central | |||||||||||
| West | |||||||||||
| East | |||||||||||
References
- "Lilongwe moves towards no blackouts again as Kanengo Power Substation doubles power supply - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2024-05-09. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Nzangaya, Archangel (2023-04-10). "Kanengo police prosecutors, investigators urged to speak the same language Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- "Kanengo Northgate Project backtracks on land grab fake documents claims arise - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2021-08-23. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- "Kanengo residents reiterate calls for probe into GM Properties Limited's lease for 200 hectare land without compensating owners - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2022-01-04. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- "Land grab – Kanengo Northgate implicated, Chief want probe - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2021-05-31. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- "Twist to Kanengo Filling Station saga as court orders Master Borehole to prove their income - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2024-06-11.