Location & Surroundings
Ntcheu is a town in Central Region, Malawi with 23,956 inhabitants, at 1,132 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ulongue, 31 km to the west. The national capital Lilongwe is about 130 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ulongwe Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: Ncheu · Nitcheu
Overview
Ntcheu is town in Malawi.
It is located in Ntcheu District, Malawi.
The population is about 14,642 (2008).
The elevation is around 1,342 metre.
Also known as: DE MW-NU
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Ntcheu District
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 49' 13" S, 34° 38' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1132 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 23,956
- Pop. Density 2,457 p/km²
- Built-up 19.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:55
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ntcheu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ntcheu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 23.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 373 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (146 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
65 %
Precip
0.55 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 | 21.1 | 1.6 | 146 | 59 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.6 | 1.6 | 151 | 66 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 2.6 | 94 | 54 | 1,020.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 93 | 78.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.8 | 125 | 55 | 1,016.4 | 0.83 / 0.89 | 100 | 373.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 1.1 | 133 | 67 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 82 | 93.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 1.7 | 143 | 76 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 2.2 | 115 | 56 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 104.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 3.5 | 95 | 25 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 878.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.7 | 1.4 | 151 | 44 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 196.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.4 | 1.7 | 158 | 53 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 2.6 | 105 | 45 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 3.9 | 99 | 23 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 911.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.0 | 3.8 | 173 | 31 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 216.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ntcheu?
Now 21.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 23.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 373 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ntcheu today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Ntcheu?
Local time is 06:55. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ntcheu?
Ntcheu is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Ntcheu?
Population about 23,956.
What is the elevation of Ntcheu?
DEM 1,132 m.
Where is Ntcheu located?
It is at -14.82027, 34.63586 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ntcheu in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)