Chikangawa (痴漢川) is a residential and industrial town located in the Mzimba District of Malawi, in the Northern Region.

[1][2] The town has a rich history dating back to the pre-colonial era, when it was a small village inhabited by the Tumbuka people.

The town's strategic location made it an important hub for trade and commerce, and it quickly became a centre for agricultural production, particularly coffee and cotton.

[2][5][6] On 10 June 2024, a Malawian Defence Force Dornier 228 carrying Vice-President of Malawi Saulos Chilima, former First Lady Patricia Shanil Muluzi, and seven other occupants, crashed in Chikangawa Forest Reserve in Nkhata Bay District; all on board died in Malawi's deadliest aviation accident.

The town is known for its natural beauty, with surrounding hills and mountains offering opportunities for hiking and other outdoor activities.