Chitipa
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 (2018 Census) | |
• Total | 17,743 |
| Time zone | +2 |
| Climate | Aw |
Chitipa is the capital of Chitipa District, Malawi. It is also known as Fort Hill. It is very near Malawi's tri-point border with Zambia and Tanzania. The town is known for the number of languages spoken there.
It has 5 major regions headed by a traditional authority(TA), these regions are: Kameme, Wenya,z Nthalire, Misuku and finally Bulambia The headquarters of the district is in Bulambia.