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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 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 31.6 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 930 W/m2.

Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
4.8 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.01 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 23.9 4.8 85 43 1,015.0 - / 0.00 80 0.0 n/a
6h 19.9 2.8 74 69 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 63 0.0 n/a
12h 25.4 4.6 95 46 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.00 77 123.4 n/a
18h 31.6 6.2 101 27 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 25 929.9 n/a
Tomorrow 22.0 2.2 62 60 1,015.7 0.01 / 0.01 82 230.0 n/a
30h 19.6 2.2 69 64 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 94 0.0 n/a
36h 26.6 3.5 82 41 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 118.2 n/a
42h 33.7 4.7 108 20 1,008.2 0.00 / 0.00 75 934.7 n/a
Tuesday 23.8 3.5 77 46 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 240.4 n/a
54h 20.4 2.2 70 60 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
60h 28.1 2.4 71 34 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 129.4 n/a
66h 35.0 5.3 106 16 1,005.2 0.00 / 0.00 76 912.4 n/a
Wednesday 24.4 2.6 72 27 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 152.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chitipa?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 31.6 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 930 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 06:27. 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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