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Mangochi
City in Southern, Malawi
Overview
Mangochi is a scenic lakefront town in southern Malawi, renowned for its proximity to Lake Malawi and laid-back atmosphere. It combines historic sites, lively local markets, and nature-based tourism, popular among both backpackers and families.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Southern
Population
60,338
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-14.48°, 35.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$516
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$90
Cashless
20
English
55
Temperature
23.9°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
20.6°C
Record High
40.7°C
Record Low
9.7°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
1085 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAI
Distance
1 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 65/100.
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