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Chitipa

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Chitipa is a town in Northern Region, Malawi with 20,011 inhabitants, at 1,286 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Itumba, 35 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 480 km to the south. The nearest airport is Karonga Airport, 74 km away.

Also known as: Chipita · Fort Hill

Overview

Chitipa is city in Malawi.

It is located in Chitipa district, Malawi.

The elevation is around 1,286 metre.

Also known as: DE MW-CT

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Basic Data

  • Country Malawi
  • Located in Chitipa district
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    9° 42' 9" S, 33° 16' 11" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1286 m
  • Timezone Africa/Blantyre
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 20,011
  • Pop. Density 10,828 p/km²
  • Built-up 23.4%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Kwacha (MWK)
  • Phone Prefix +265

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Nearby

Alternate Names

Chipita
Fort Hill

Weather in Chitipa

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chitipa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 31.5 C with overcast skies and a 6.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 31.5 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 944 W/m2.

Temperature
31.5 C
Wind
6.3 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 31.5 6.3 107 24 1,010.3 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 23.9 4.7 84 43 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.00 89 209.1 n/a
12h 19.7 2.6 73 71 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.00 89 0.0 n/a
18h 25.5 4.4 98 46 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.00 8 127.3 n/a
Tomorrow 31.5 6.4 98 28 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 57 944.2 n/a
30h 22.0 2.2 51 61 1,015.7 0.02 / 0.02 56 212.8 n/a
36h 19.3 2.1 78 69 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 71 0.0 n/a
42h 26.7 3.4 80 41 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 37 128.2 n/a
Tuesday 33.9 4.5 106 20 1,008.1 0.00 / 0.00 23 925.5 n/a
54h 23.7 3.0 64 47 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 11 243.0 n/a
60h 20.6 2.2 73 58 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
66h 28.4 2.0 74 32 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 2 129.3 n/a
Wednesday 36.3 5.6 100 15 1,004.7 0.00 / 0.00 69 964.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chitipa?
Now 31.5 C with overcast skies and a 6.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 31.5 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 944 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chitipa today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Chitipa?
Local time is 21:02. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chitipa?
Chitipa is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Chitipa?
Population about 20,011.
What is the elevation of Chitipa?
DEM 1,286 m.
Where is Chitipa located?
It is at -9.70237, 33.26969 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chitipa in?
It is in Malawi.

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Last updated 2024-01-18
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