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Ntcheu
City in Central, Malawi
Overview
Ntcheu is a small, lively town in Malawi's Central Region, serving as the district capital and a common stopover between Lilongwe and Blantyre. The city offers a glimpse of rural Malawian life, surrounded by rolling hills and scenic villages.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Central
Population
14,642
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-14.82°, 34.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$340
Local Cost
$182
Local Income
$70
Cashless
15
English
45
Temperature
19.4°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
15.4°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
4.2°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1193 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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