Location & Surroundings
Chintanzi is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,164 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Lilongwe is 92 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chipata, 45 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 44' 25" S, 32° 57' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 1164 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,109 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:43
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chintanzi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chintanzi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 24.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 125 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.49 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 | 24.2 | 3.3 | 79 | 51 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 3.1 | 120 | 64 | 1,017.9 | 2.40 / 2.40 | 79 | 68.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 3.9 | 157 | 84 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 1.17 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 3.5 | 132 | 81 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 13.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 3.2 | 187 | 81 | 1,017.5 | 0.32 / 0.49 | 99 | 125.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.9 | 3.7 | 173 | 86 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 53.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.6 | 2.7 | 177 | 93 | 1,019.0 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 2.4 | 117 | 81 | 1,021.2 | 0.19 / 0.62 | 91 | 31.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.5 | 1.8 | 101 | 61 | 1,015.9 | 0.26 / 0.89 | 99 | 264.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.5 | 3.5 | 177 | 88 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 38 | 74.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.8 | 2.7 | 157 | 92 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.4 | 2.0 | 134 | 87 | 1,021.0 | 0.02 / 0.09 | 100 | 19.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.3 | 2.8 | 71 | 52 | 1,014.1 | 0.02 / 0.11 | 72 | 247.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chintanzi?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 24.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 125 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chintanzi today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Chintanzi?
Local time is 22:43. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chintanzi?
Chintanzi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chintanzi?
DEM 1,164 m.
Where is Chintanzi located?
It is at -13.74019, 32.96495 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chintanzi in?
It is in Malawi.