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Nkhotakota
City in Central, Malawi
Overview
Nkhotakota is an historic Malawian town set on the western shore of Lake Malawi. Known for its rich colonial history, relaxed atmosphere, and proximity to stunning nature reserves, it's a gateway to both cultural and natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Central
Population
31,974
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-12.93°, 34.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
48
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
32
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$380
Local Cost
$225
Local Income
$70
Cashless
20
English
35
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
23.7°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
15.6°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
979 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DWA
Distance
49 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 2025-12-06.
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 52/100.
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