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Kasungu
City in Central, Malawi
Overview
Kasungu is a mid-sized town in Malawi's Central Region, renowned for its friendly residents and gateway proximity to Kasungu National Park. It blends rural charm with lively local markets and historic sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Central
Population
66,152
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-13.03°, 33.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$445
Local Cost
$235
Local Income
$60
Cashless
22
English
55
Temperature
21.1°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
17.7°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
6.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1064 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KBQ
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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