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Salima
City in Central, Malawi
Overview
Salima is a lively lakeside town in the heart of Malawi's Central Region. Known for its proximity to Lake Malawi, it's a gateway for beach escapes, water sports, and traditional Malawian culture. The city combines a lively local market scene with relaxing beach areas.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Central
Population
41,492
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-13.78°, 34.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
53
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$360
Local Cost
$215
Local Income
$85
Cashless
25
English
60
Temperature
22.2°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
18.7°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
7.8°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1067 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LMB
Distance
14 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 60/100.
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