This is a list of renamed places in Malawi. Country The British colony of Nyasaland was renamed Malawi upon independence in 1964. Cities and towns Fort Hill → Chitipa (1964) Fort Johnston → Mangochi (1964) Fort Manning → Mchinji (1964) Mlanje → Mulanje Kota Kota → Nkhotakota Port Herald → Nsanje Fort Lister → Phalombe (1964) See also Lists of renamed places References Geography of Malawi History of Malawi Malawi Malawi, renamed places Malawi geography-related lists Malawi Malawi