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Zomba District
City in Southern, Malawi
Overview
Zomba District, once Malawi's capital, blends colonial-era architecture with lush landscapes at the foot of Zomba Plateau. The city is renowned for its lively markets, academic vibe, and proximity to outstanding nature and hiking opportunities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Southern
Population
850,000
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-15.43°, 35.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$625
Local Cost
$260
Local Income
$70
Cashless
30
English
60
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
—
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 2025-12-06.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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