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Blantyre District
City in Southern, Malawi
Overview
Blantyre District is the commercial heart of southern Malawi, blending colonial heritage, lively markets, and modern urban life. With a population of over 1.2 million, the district offers a mix of business, cultural, and residential neighborhoods framed by scenic hills.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Southern
Population
1,250,000
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-15.65°, 34.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$860
Local Cost
$350
Local Income
$115
Cashless
25
English
70
Temperature
22.9°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
19.2°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
8.4°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1176 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BLZ
Distance
4 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 75/100.
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