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Mzimba
City in Northern, Malawi
Overview
Mzimba, a small town in Northern Malawi, is the seat of regional administration and a gateway to rural Malawian life. It offers a welcoming community, traditional culture, and stunning views of rolling hills.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Northern
Population
29,432
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-11.90°, 33.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$335
Local Cost
$158
Local Income
$75
Cashless
20
English
50
Temperature
19.8°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
16.3°C
Record High
34.4°C
Record Low
5.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1284 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
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 45/100.
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