Location & Surroundings
Balitsa is a stream in Central Region, Malawi, at 742 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dedza, 24 km to the west. The national capital Lilongwe is 97 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ulongwe Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: Baritsa River · Baritza River
Overview
Balitsa is river in Malawi.
It is located in Malawi.
The elevation is around 742 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Malawi
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 26' 43" S, 34° 32' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 742 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:05
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Balitsa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balitsa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 28.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 18.2 | 1.1 | 201 | 71 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 2.6 | 123 | 53 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 103.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 1.1 | 80 | 33 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 747.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 0.4 | 359 | 47 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 157.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 1.8 | 170 | 48 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 2.6 | 115 | 45 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 2.8 | 76 | 23 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 912.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 2.5 | 152 | 35 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 236.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.0 | 1.9 | 168 | 56 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 2.5 | 107 | 48 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.9 | 2.8 | 54 | 28 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 908.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 0.3 | 132 | 40 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 222.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.2 | 1.2 | 157 | 47 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balitsa?
Now 18.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 28.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 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 Balitsa today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Balitsa?
Local time is 11:05. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Balitsa?
Balitsa is a stream.
What is the elevation of Balitsa?
DEM 742 m.
Where is Balitsa located?
It is at -14.44532, 34.54303 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balitsa in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry