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Nsanje
City in Southern, Malawi
Overview
Nsanje is the southernmost city in Malawi, set along the Shire River and serving as an important border town. It offers a mix of lively markets, local culture, and access to the Lower Shire Valley's unique landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Southern
Population
30,276
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-16.92°, 35.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$440
Local Cost
$200
Local Income
$65
Cashless
10
English
40
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
22.8°C
Record High
46.4°C
Record Low
9.5°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
898 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
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 55/100.
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