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Karonga District
City in Northern, Malawi
Overview
Karonga District is a lively region in northern Malawi, set along the shores of Lake Malawi and bordered by Tanzania. Known for its history, lively markets, and lakeside views, it serves as both a trade hub and a gateway for travelers exploring northern Malawi. The district offers a blend of local culture, laid-back lake life, and intriguing historical sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Northern
Population
269,890
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-10.11°, 33.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$465
Local Cost
$233
Local Income
$80
Cashless
15
English
40
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
18 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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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