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Karonga
City in Northern, Malawi
Overview
Karonga is a lively lakeside town in Northern Malawi, famed for its rich history, archaeological sites, and friendly atmosphere. It draws visitors with its combination of local culture, scenic beauty, and access to Lake Malawi.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Northern
Population
69,486
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-9.93°, 33.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$455
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$80
Cashless
20
English
50
Temperature
22.8°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
19.6°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
10.2°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1304 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KGJ
Distance
5 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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