Location & Surroundings

Mangochi is a city in Southern Region, Malawi with 60,338 inhabitants, at 484 m elevation. The national capital Lilongwe is about 170 km to the west.

Also known as: Мангочи · Fort Johnston · Mponda · Mangoche

Overview

Mangochi is city in Mangochi District, Malawi.

It is located in Mangochi District, Malawi.

The population is about 51,429.

The elevation is around 470 metre.

Also known as: Fort Johnston

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Basic Data

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

Geography

  • Coordinates
    14° 28' 41" S, 35° 15' 52" E
  • Elevation DEM: 484 m
  • Timezone Africa/Blantyre
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 60,338
  • Pop. Density 7,441 p/km²
  • Built-up 37.3%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Kwacha (MWK)
  • Phone Prefix +265

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Alternate Names

ru
Мангочи
Fort Johnston
Mponda
Mangoche

Weather in Mangochi

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

Now 27.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 W/m2.

Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 27.4 0.8 30 34 1,013.8 - / 0.00 25 0.0 n/a
6h 23.5 2.5 153 46 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
12h 28.1 2.1 26 44 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 141.0 n/a
18h 33.0 2.0 3 29 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 7 899.1 n/a
Tomorrow 26.9 1.0 44 43 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 6 232.2 n/a
30h 24.2 1.2 14 50 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 28.7 2.9 17 44 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 141.8 n/a
42h 34.7 3.3 349 26 1,008.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 957.4 n/a
Monday 26.7 1.1 6 45 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 244.1 n/a
54h 25.3 0.8 110 40 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.00 46 0.0 n/a
60h 29.8 2.8 358 39 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 4 144.2 n/a
66h 35.3 3.9 355 27 1,007.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 962.3 n/a
Tuesday 28.4 1.3 358 43 1,009.1 0.00 / 0.00 27 241.9 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 Mangochi?
Now 27.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 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 Mangochi today?
Sunrise around 05:09 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Mangochi?
Local time is 02:31. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mangochi?
Mangochi is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Mangochi?
Population about 60,338.
What is the elevation of Mangochi?
DEM 484 m.
Where is Mangochi located?
It is at -14.47815, 35.26448 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mangochi in?
It is in Malawi.

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Last updated 2024-01-18
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