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Lilongwe District
City in Central, Malawi
Overview
Lilongwe District, Malawi's capital and largest district, is a lively city blending administrative, historical, and cultural significance. Visitors enjoy its mix of markets, green spaces, and a growing restaurant and nightlife scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Central
Population
2,600,000
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-14.02°, 33.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$825
Local Cost
$338
Local Income
$110
Cashless
30
English
60
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LLW
Distance
28 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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 75/100.
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