Chitipa
Coordinates: 9°42′07″S 33°16′12″E / 9.70194°S 33.27000°E
| Chitipa | |
|---|---|
  Chitipa Location in Malawi | |
| Coordinates: 9°42′07″S 33°16′12″E / 9.70194°S 33.27000°E | |
| Country |
 Malawi |
| Region | Northern Region |
| District | Chitipa District |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 11,160 |
| Time zone | +2 |
| Climate | Aw |
Chitipa is the capital of Chitipa District, Malawi and the birthplace of Malawian lawyer, politician, and philanthropist James Nyondo. It is also known as Fort Hill. It is very near Malawi's tri-point border with Zambia and Tanzania.
Demographics
| Year | Population[1] |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 4 925 |
| 1998 | 7 136 |
| 2008 | 11 160 |