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Lilongwe
City in Central, Malawi
Overview
Lilongwe, the busy capital of Malawi, blends government activity with laid-back charm and green spaces. The city delivers a lively local scene, lively markets, and welcoming residents. As one of Malawi's main transit hubs, it's an excellent starting point for exploring the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Central
Population
989,318
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-13.97°, 33.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,010
Local Cost
$485
Local Income
$80
Cashless
30
English
65
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
16.7°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
5.0°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
1045 mm
Internet Speed
76 Mbps
Upload
49 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LLW
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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