| Dowa | |
|---|---|
| Location in Malawi | |
| Coordinates: 13°40′S 33°55′E / 13.667°S 33.917°E | |
| Country |
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| Region | Central Region |
| District | Dowa District |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 6,176 |
| Time zone | +2 |
| Climate | Cwb |
Dowa is a town located in the Central Region of Malawi. It is the administrative capital of Dowa District. William Kamkwamba, author of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope, was born and raised in Dowa.
Dowa has a subtropical highland climate (Köppen: Cwb).
Coordinates: 13°40′S 33°55′E / 13.667°S 33.917°E