Rumphi

Coordinates: 11°01′S 33°52′E / 11.017°S 33.867°E / -11.017; 33.867

Rumphi
Rumphi Location in Malawi
Coordinates: 11°01′S 33°52′E / 11.017°S 33.867°E / -11.017; 33.867
Country	Malawi
Region	Northern Region
District	Rumphi District
Population (2008)
• Total	27 988
Time zone	+2
Climate	Cwa

Rumphi is the capital of the Rumphi District in the Northern Region of Malawi. It is a lively town with a market which serves the widespread tobacco farming community.

Rumphi is noted for the kindness of the people (it's even rude to pass by someone without greeting them) . It is also known for nearby Nyika National Park, Nyika Plateau, and the summer heat. Unlike its larger neighbour, Mzuzu, which has mild sunny weather almost all year, Rumphi has very hot summers. This is largely due to the town being surrounded by hills.

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