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Nkhata Bay is a district in the Northern Region of Malawi. The capital is Nkhata Bay. The district covers an area of 4,071 km.² and has a population of 164,761.
Contents
- Map of Nkhata Bay Malawi
- Government and administrative divisions
- Culture
- Economy
- Notable residents
- References
Map of Nkhata Bay, Malawi
Nkhata Bay District houses the charity group Ripple Africa in Mwaya and the charity Temwa, in Usisya.
Government and administrative divisions
There are six National Assembly constituencies in Nkhata Bay:
Culture
Nkhata Bay is populated by the Tonga. However some parts like Usisya have Tumbuka people. The predominant language is Chitonga. Other languages like Chitumbuka, Chichewa, Khobwe, English and kiyankhonde are also spoken. The people of Nkhata Bay have several dances that they play according to seasons. Some of the dominant cultural dances are Malipenga (men), Chilimika (women) and Honala. These dances are devoid of a religious attachment. They are danced for entertainment.
Economy
The majority of the people in the district are agriculturalists growing cassava, which is their staple food. Apart from cassava they also grow groundnuts, bananas, maize, pigeon peas and millet. The people along the lake earn their living through fishing. They catch usipa, batala, utaka, bombe among others. Very few of the populace are in wage employment at Chombe and Vizara where tea and rubber are cultivated. Most of the times, 80% of the male active population goes to work in other countries such as Tanzania and South Africa.
Nkhata Bay much known by European tourists and regard it as Switzerland of Malawi due to its mild to moist weather pattern coupled with hilly topographical stratum.
Notable residents
From Nkhata-bay we have seen football players make a cut in the national team, these are Richard Banda Mwanabola, Christopher John banda, John Banda, Frank Banda, Ficher Kondowe, Micium Mhone.