Location & Surroundings
Mapando Dambo is a marsh(es) in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,285 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mponela, 19 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is 33 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: Mapanda
Overview
Mapanda is river in Lilongwe District, Malawi.
It is located in Lilongwe District, Malawi.
The elevation is around 1,241 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Lilongwe District
- Type marsh(es) (MRSH)
- a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 41' 32" S, 33° 40' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1285 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 59 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:48
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other marsh(es)s nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mapando Dambo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapando Dambo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 24.7 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (113 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,019.2 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 20.2 | 2.5 | 113 | 50 | 1,019.2 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 3.8 | 46 | 64 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 5.7 | 60 | 55 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 94.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 5.0 | 77 | 38 | 1,016.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 56 | 638.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 4.3 | 91 | 63 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 190.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 2.7 | 80 | 56 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 6.2 | 90 | 49 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 95.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 4.3 | 80 | 35 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 632.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 3.5 | 92 | 46 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 54.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 2.8 | 106 | 56 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 6.3 | 76 | 51 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 97.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 4.8 | 85 | 25 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 893.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.0 | 4.0 | 81 | 48 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 183.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapando Dambo?
Now 20.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 24.7 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 Mapando Dambo today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Mapando Dambo?
Local time is 01:48. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mapando Dambo?
Mapando Dambo is a marsh(es).
What is the elevation of Mapando Dambo?
DEM 1,285 m.
Where is Mapando Dambo located?
It is at -13.69210, 33.67425 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapando Dambo in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry