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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 · estimate
55
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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