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Chipoka, Malawi

Central Region · Malawi

Chipoka is a small city in Central Region, Malawi with a population of 7,212. Elevation: 1,585 ft (483 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,212 Population 6/sq mi density
1,585 ft Elevation 483 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
40.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Blantyre Timezone

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About Chipoka

Chipoka

Chipoka is a town located in the Central Region district of Salima, in Malawi. It is one of the main ports on Lake Malawi and is the closest port to the capital city of Lilongwe. Chipoka is located on the western shore of Kasangha Bay across from Cape Maclear.

People

Population7,212
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain40.8 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Population7,212
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Coordinates-13.9933°, 34.5157°
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre
Country🇲🇼 Malawi
State / ProvinceCentral Region
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation40.8 inches (1,035 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chipoka

Chipoka is a small city in Malawi (Central Region) with a population of 7,212. The city sits at an elevation of 1,585 feet (483 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Blantyre.

Climate in Chipoka

Chipoka 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 1309 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 347.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 293.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 280.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 94.9
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 11.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 8.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 36.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 234.4
Chipoka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,585 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above Malawi avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Area1,114.0 sq mi (2,885.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-13.9933°N, 34.5157°W
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above Malawi avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jul 22, 1995 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M5.1 33 km
Feb 28, 1990 34 km E of Lilongwe, Malawi M5.1 44 km
Feb 28, 1990 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi M4.9 51 km
Mar 1, 1990 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi M4.9 33 km
Apr 12, 2007 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.8 45 km
Aug 24, 1998 29 km E of Salima, Malawi M4.8 32 km
Feb 28, 1990 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi M4.7 74 km
Jan 12, 2010 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi M4.7 18 km
Sep 30, 1995 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 22 km
Apr 4, 1993 10 km S of Salima, Malawi M4.6 15 km
May 31, 1996 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 31 km
Jul 6, 2025 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi M4.6 13 km
Jan 7, 2022 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.5 26 km
Jan 30, 2025 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.5 61 km
Oct 8, 2016 27 km N of Salima, Malawi M4.4 52 km
Aug 15, 2015 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi M4.4 39 km
Oct 1, 2000 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi M4.2 37 km
Feb 24, 1993 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi M4.0 48 km
Apr 9, 2000 43 km SSW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M3.9 55 km
May 5, 2022 72 km SW of Dedza, Malawi M3.9 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 11.6 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in Warmest
December 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in

Chipoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Chipoka

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chipoka II Primary School - - - -
Mabwera Madrassa - - - -
Chikadwe Primary School - - - -
Chipoka 1 Primary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Chipoka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chimubve Market
Chipoka Market
Katelera Market
Salima
Senga Bay Sunset Souvenir Market

Hotels in Chipoka

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blue zebra island lodge
Chitsulo Lodge and Convention Centre
Lake View Lodge
The Fish House & Cichlids Lodge

Restaurants in Chipoka

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Convention Centre restaurant and bar

Train Stations in Chipoka

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chipoka

Gas Stations in Chipoka

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Meru

Airports Near Chipoka

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kamuzu International AirportLLWLarge Airport
Club Makokola AirportCMKSmall Airport
Monkey Bay AirportMYZSmall Airport
Mtakatata Airport-Small Airport
Ntchisi Airport-Small Airport
Salima AirportLMBSmall Airport
Ulongwe Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chipoka

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chipoka Catholic Church
Mabwera

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Blantyre
Elevation
483 m (1,585 ft)

🇲🇼 About Malawi

Capital Lilongwe
Population 17,563,749
Area 118,480 km²
GDP (USD) $13,363,669,673
GDP per capita $633
HDI 0.508
Life expectancy 67.4 years
Internet users 18.0%
Urban population 17.0%
Currency MWK (Kwacha)
Languages English, Chewa
Calling code +265
TLD .mw
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chipoka

What is the population of Chipoka?

Chipoka has a population of 7,212 residents and is located in Malawi. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,114.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chipoka?

Chipoka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.8 inches.

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