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Chikwawa, Malawi
Southern Region · Malawi
Chikwawa is a small city in Southern Region, Malawi with a population of 6,987. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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About Chikwawa
Chikwawa is a town with a population of 6,114 according to the 2018 census located in the Southern Region of Malawi on the west bank of the Shire River. It is the administrative capital of the Chikwawa District. Chikwawa lies almost 50 kilometres (30 mi) south of Blantyre, the commercial capital of Malawi.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,987 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.0335°, 34.8009° |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
| Country | 🇲🇼 Malawi |
| State / Province | Southern Region |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.8 inches (782 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chikwawa
Chikwawa is a small city in Malawi (Southern Region) with a population of 6,987. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Blantyre.
Climate in Chikwawa
Chikwawa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1138 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above Malawi avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 2,469.8 sq mi (6,396.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.0335°N, 34.8009°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0 in |
Chikwawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in June to 84°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and September the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Chikwawa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIFA Business College | College | — | — |
Schools in Chikwawa
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mfera School | — | — | — | — |
| Chikwawa Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chikwawa Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mitole Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Thumba primary school | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Chikwawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malawi Stock Exchange | ||||
| Mandala House | ||||
| Museum of Malawi |
Libraries in Chikwawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Library (Blantyre) | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library (Blantyre) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chikwawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blantyre flea Market | |||||
| Blantyre Market | |||||
| charcoal market | |||||
| Manje | |||||
| Manje |
Hotels in Chikwawa
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chikwawa
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chikwawa
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chikwawa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chikwawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chikwawa
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chileka International Airport | BLZ | Large Airport |
| Bangula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nchalo Sucoma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ngabu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zomba Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chikwawa
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Africa Evangelical Church- Chikwawa | |
| Apostolic Faith | |
| Mitole CCAP Church | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Seventhday Adventist Church |
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What is the population of Chikwawa?
Chikwawa has a population of 6,987 residents and is located in Malawi. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,469.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chikwawa?
Chikwawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.