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Zomba
City in Southern, Malawi
Overview
Zomba is Malawi's former capital and a picturesque city set at the base of the dramatic Zomba Plateau. The city is known for its colonial architecture, lively local markets, and scenic highland surroundings. It offers a blend of cultural experiences, academic life, and outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Southern
Population
101,140
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-15.39°, 35.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$480
Local Cost
$262
Local Income
$90
Cashless
20
English
65
Temperature
22.8°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
19.1°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
9.3°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
1243 mm
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
5
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BLZ
Distance
49 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 60/100.
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