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Kasungu

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Kasungu is a city in Central Region, Malawi with 66,152 inhabitants, at 1,051 m elevation. The national capital Lilongwe is about 110 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 3 km away.

Also known as: Касунгу

Overview

Kasungu is human settlement.

It is located in Kasungu District, Malawi.

The elevation is around 1,051 metre.

Also known as: DE MW-KS

Basic Data

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

Geography

  • Coordinates
    13° 2' 0" S, 33° 29' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1051 m
  • Timezone Africa/Blantyre
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 66,152
  • Pop. Density 2,973 p/km²
  • Built-up 17.0%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Kwacha (MWK)
  • Phone Prefix +265

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Alternate Names

ru
Касунгу

Weather in Kasungu

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

Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 32.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 959 W/m2.

Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 23.1 3.4 80 46 1,015.5 - / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
6h 19.6 1.8 71 53 1,014.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 25.4 5.2 72 42 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 128.3 n/a
18h 32.9 3.8 95 21 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 959.2 n/a
Tomorrow 24.4 3.2 71 38 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 257.3 n/a
30h 22.0 3.5 76 48 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 26.2 5.4 59 44 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 129.3 n/a
42h 35.5 2.8 115 18 1,008.0 0.00 / 0.00 6 957.5 n/a
Monday 25.9 3.3 53 37 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 256.9 n/a
54h 22.0 2.1 86 45 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
60h 27.9 5.5 62 36 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 3 130.2 n/a
66h 37.3 4.3 99 13 1,006.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 964.6 n/a
Tuesday 26.4 2.2 82 29 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.00 2 260.5 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 Kasungu?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 32.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 959 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 Kasungu today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Kasungu?
Local time is 02:35. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kasungu?
Kasungu is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kasungu?
Population about 66,152.
What is the elevation of Kasungu?
DEM 1,051 m.
Where is Kasungu located?
It is at -13.03333, 33.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kasungu in?
It is in Malawi.

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Last updated 2024-01-18
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