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Town in Lilongwe District, Malawi Place in Malawi

Area 11, Lilongwe
Area 11, Lilongwe
Coordinates: 13°59′S 33°48′E / 13.983°S 33.800°E / -13.983; 33.800
Country	Malawi
Region	Central Region, Malawi
Municipality	Lilongwe District
Established	1970
Area
• Total	20 km (8 sq mi)
Population
• Total	17,300
• Density	870/km (2,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2018)
• Black African	88.0%
• Asian	4.0%
• White	3.0%
• Mixed	3.0%
• Other	4.0%
First languages (2018)
• Chewa	48.5%
• Tumbuka	16.5%
• Yao	11.2%
• Lomwe	8.3%
• Sena	6.0%
• Tonga	2.2%
• Mang'anja	2.0%
• Ngonde	1.0%
• Other	4.3%
Time zone	UTC+2

Area 11 is a residential and commercial area located in the heart of Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi. The town is known for its rich history, cultural significance, and modern amenities. The town has nearby areas such as Area 24, 18 and 25.

History

Area 11 was established in the 1970 as a residential area for middle-income families. During the colonial era, it was a small settlement for African civil servants. After Malawi gained independence in 1964, the town experienced rapid growth and development, becoming a hub for commerce, industry, and entertainment.

Notable residents

Ken Kandodo, musician and composer
Jane Ansah, former chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission
Lazarus Chakwera, current President of Malawi

Location

Area 11 is situated in the central region of Lilongwe, approximately 3 kilometers from the city center. It is bordered by the Lilongwe River to the north and the Area 10 township to the south.

Nearby places and towns

Area 11 is surrounded by several nearby places and towns, including:

Lilongwe City Center

Area 10

Area 9

Kanengo

Kawale

Institutions

Area 11 is home to several institutions, including:

The Malawi Institute of Management

The Lilongwe Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Area 11 Community Center

The Lilongwe Public Library

Places of interest

Area 11 has several places of interest, including:

Lilongwe Golf Course

Area 11 Shopping Center

Lilongwe Tobacco Auction Floors

Malawi National Museum

Lilongwe Botanical Gardens

Education

Area 11 has several schools and educational institutions, including:

Lilongwe Girls Secondary School

Lilongwe Boys Secondary School

Malawi University of Science and Technology

References

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Chikoti, Martha (2024-01-26). "Police hunting for suspected killer in Lilongwe Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
Mkhalipi-Manyungwa, Kondwani (2017-11-25). "Area 24 trio change plea in court Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
Bisani, Luke (2017-08-11). "MHC under fire over Area 18 sewer spill Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
Reporter, Malawi24 (2020-09-11). "Area 18 win case for drinking faeces water Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-06-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
Reporter, Malawi24 (2023-11-06). "Lilongwe Water Board suspends sewer fees Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-06-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
Reporter, Malawi24 (2023-11-04). "Lilongwe Water Board angers customers with K8,500 sewage fee Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-06-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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