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Karonga

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Karonga is a city in Northern Region, Malawi with 69,486 inhabitants, at 486 m elevation. The national capital Lilongwe is about 450 km to the south. The nearest airport is Karonga Airport, 5 km away.

Also known as: Каронга

Overview

Karonga is township in the Karonga District in Northern Region of Malawi.

It is located in Karonga District, Malawi, Africa.

The population is about 42,555.

The elevation is around 748 metre.

Also known as: DE MW-KR

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Basic Data

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

Geography

  • Coordinates
    9° 56' 0" S, 33° 56' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 486 m
  • Timezone Africa/Blantyre
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 69,486
  • Pop. Density 6,105 p/km²
  • Built-up 17.4%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Kwacha (MWK)
  • Phone Prefix +265

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Alternate Names

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Каронга

Weather in Karonga

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

Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 915 W/m2.

Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
4.9 m/s S (158 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 26.8 4.9 158 53 1,013.1 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 24.3 2.0 137 63 1,012.8 0.04 / 0.04 55 0.0 n/a
12h 26.9 2.1 121 52 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 96 116.0 n/a
18h 29.1 4.6 74 48 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 61 915.3 n/a
Tomorrow 25.4 1.0 174 65 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 93 214.9 n/a
30h 24.0 1.3 292 60 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
36h 27.1 2.8 128 52 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.00 37 112.5 n/a
42h 29.4 3.4 85 48 1,008.8 0.01 / 0.01 55 899.6 n/a
Monday 25.2 1.3 181 64 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.01 11 118.1 n/a
54h 24.3 1.3 267 61 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
60h 27.8 2.3 112 49 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.00 6 125.2 n/a
66h 30.8 4.0 70 45 1,007.1 0.00 / 0.00 12 934.6 n/a
Tuesday 25.5 2.0 224 63 1,009.2 0.00 / 0.00 1 238.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karonga?
Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 915 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 Karonga today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Karonga?
Local time is 02:57. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karonga?
Karonga is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Karonga?
Population about 69,486.
What is the elevation of Karonga?
DEM 486 m.
Where is Karonga located?
It is at -9.93333, 33.93333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karonga in?
It is in Malawi.

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Last updated 2024-01-18
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