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Thyolo
City in Southern, Malawi
Overview
Thyolo is a small town in Malawi's Southern Region, famed for its rolling tea estates and lush green hills. The town offers a peaceful rural setting, authentic Malawian hospitality, and an up-close look at local agriculture. It's a gateway for exploring Malawi's countryside while still providing basic amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Southern
Population
7,029
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-16.07°, 35.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$400
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$80
Cashless
25
English
55
Temperature
23.7°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
20.3°C
Record High
43.1°C
Record Low
9.5°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
1174 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BLZ
Distance
47 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 2025-12-07.
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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