Chiradzulu
Southern Region, Malawi
Why visit Chiradzulu?
Chiradzulu is the administrative capital of Chiradzulu District in the Shire Highlands of southern Malawi, about 20 km northeast of Blantyre. The district (761 km², population around 357,000) and town take their name from Chiradzulu Mountain, which rises to 1,773 m and is the third-highest peak in southern Malawi after Mulanje and Zomba. The area holds a significant place in Malawian history as the home of John Chilembwe, the Baptist pastor who led the 1915 Chilembwe uprising against colonial rule; his home and church are located in the district.
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- Blantyre (45 minutes south) — Commercial capital.
- Zomba (30 minutes north) — Old colonial capital with plateau.
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Guide content as of June 2026.
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