Katoto, Mzuzu

Katoto, Mzuzu
Katoto, Mzuzu
Coordinates: 11°27′43″S 34°00′43″E / 11.46194°S 34.01194°E / -11.46194; 34.01194
CountryMalawi
RegionNorthern Region, Malawi
MunicipalityMzuzu
Established1960
Area
  Total
46.00 km2 (17.76 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total
299,829
  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)

Katoto is a residential town in Mzuzu known for its lively markets and rich cultural scene. It is located South of Mzuzu City in the Northern Region of Malawi. It’s home to several businesses, colleges and shopping centers such as St. John Of God Institute Of Vocational Training.