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Balaka

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Balaka is a town in Southern Region, Malawi with 40,950 inhabitants, at 633 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Liwonde, 31 km to the east. The national capital Lilongwe is about 170 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Liwonde Mvuu Camp Airport, 40 km away.

Also known as: Балака · Palaka · Balakas

Overview

Balaka Township is city in Malawi.

It is located in Southern Region, Malawi.

The population is about 24,000 (2008).

Also known as: DE MW-BA

Basic Data

  • Country Malawi
  • Located in Southern Region
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    14° 58' 45" S, 34° 57' 21" E
  • Elevation DEM: 633 m
  • Timezone Africa/Blantyre
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 40,950
  • Pop. Density 7,898 p/km²
  • Built-up 21.0%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Kwacha (MWK)
  • Phone Prefix +265

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Alternate Names

ru
Балака
Palaka
Balakas

Weather in Balaka

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 33.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 925 W/m2.

Temperature
33.2 C
Wind
3.5 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
20 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 33.2 3.5 53 20 1,011.8 - / 0.00 20 0.0 n/a
6h 26.5 0.6 245 27 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 2 234.2 n/a
12h 22.1 0.7 229 43 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 26.7 2.7 46 44 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 139.1 n/a
Tomorrow 34.6 2.6 51 19 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 65 924.6 n/a
30h 27.0 2.2 31 35 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 8 176.6 n/a
36h 23.7 1.2 344 45 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 28.2 3.4 31 40 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 140.1 n/a
Monday 37.6 1.9 28 15 1,007.4 0.00 / 0.00 1 959.4 n/a
54h 28.4 1.8 325 30 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 243.4 n/a
60h 24.9 1.9 10 38 1,009.2 0.00 / 0.00 12 0.0 n/a
66h 30.4 4.5 2 29 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 142.8 n/a
Tuesday 38.9 2.6 7 15 1,006.5 0.00 / 0.00 2 960.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balaka?
Now 33.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 925 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Balaka today?
Sunrise around 05:10 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Balaka?
Local time is 23:52. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Balaka?
Balaka is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Balaka?
Population about 40,950.
What is the elevation of Balaka?
DEM 633 m.
Where is Balaka located?
It is at -14.97928, 34.95575 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balaka in?
It is in Malawi.

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Last updated 2024-01-18
geonames https://www.geonames.org/931865

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