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Phalombe
City in Southern, Malawi
Overview
Phalombe is a small town set beneath the impressive Mulanje Massif in Southern Malawi. Known for its friendly, close-knit community and scenic landscapes, it is a gateway for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking authentic Malawian rural life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Southern
Population
7,040
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-15.81°, 35.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
44
Food Safety
32
Monthly Cost · estimate
$328
Local Cost
$150
Local Income
$90
Cashless
15
English
55
Temperature
21.0°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
17.4°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
7.2°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1356 mm
Internet Speed
45 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 2025-12-07.
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: 52/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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