Chiradzulu District, Administrative district in Southern Region, Malawi.
The district sits at an elevation of 889 meters and spans 767 square kilometers of land with varied topographical features near Mount Chiradzulu.
The area gained prominence in 1861 when the Church of Scotland established the Magomero Mission with assistance from explorer David Livingstone.
The population comprises 69 percent Lomwe people, followed by Yao, Ngoni, and Chewa communities, each maintaining their languages and traditions.
The district connects to neighboring regions through a network of roads, with the main commercial center located 20 kilometers from Limbe.
The name Chiradzulu originates from Nyanja words meaning 'Yesterday's Tail,' referring to an ancient hunting narrative from the region.
Location: Southern Region
Capital city: Chiradzulu
Elevation above the sea: 889 m
Shares border with: Zomba District, Mulanje District, Thyolo District, Blantyre District
Address: Chiradzulu, Malawi
GPS coordinates: -15.70000,35.16667
Latest update: March 13, 2025 18:12
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