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Karonga, Malawi
Northern Region · Malawi
Karonga is a mid-size city in Northern Region, Malawi with a population of 69,486. Elevation: 1,594 ft (486 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Karonga
Karonga is a township in the Karonga District in Northern Region of Malawi. Located on the western shore of Lake Malawi, it was established as a slaving centre sometime before 1877. As of 2018 estimates, Karonga has a population of 61,609. The common and major language spoken in this district is the Tumbuka language, which is also a regional language of Northern Malawi.
People
Climate
| Population | 69,486 |
| Population Density | 28 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.9333°, 33.9333° |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
| Country | 🇲🇼 Malawi |
| State / Province | Northern Region |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.5 inches (1,180 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Karonga
Karonga is a mid-size city in Malawi (Northern Region) with a population of 69,486. The city sits at an elevation of 1,594 feet (486 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Blantyre.
Climate in Karonga
Karonga has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1087 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above Malawi avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 2,473.7 sq mi (6,406.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.9333°N, 33.9333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 80 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 93 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 113 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in |
Karonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.5") and August the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Karonga
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karonga Teacher Training College | College | - | , |
Schools in Karonga
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaminade Marianist School | - | - | - | - |
| Chisalankhanga | - | - | - | - |
| Mwenilondo CDSS | - | - | - | - |
| Ntholoa | - | - | - | - |
| Ipyana | - | - | - | - |
| Karonga Demo | - | - | - | - |
| Bwiba | - | - | - | - |
| Maghemo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karonga School for the Deaf | - | - | - | - |
| Lulindo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maghemo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary' Boys | - | - | - | - |
| lulindo primary school | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Karonga
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Karonga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural and Museum Centre Karonga | ||||
| Cultural and Museum Centre Karonga |
Farmers Markets in Karonga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadudu Market | |||||
| Public Market |
Hotels in Karonga
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Karonga
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Karonga
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Karonga
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Karonga
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Karonga
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Karonga
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Karonga
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Karonga
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Karonga
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Karonga Airport | KGJ | Medium Airport |
| Chelinda Airfield | CEH | Small Airport |
| Chilumba Private Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chitipa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Karonga
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Karonga Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Karonga
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assemblies of God Church | |
| Baptist Church | |
| Mosque | |
| New Apostolic Church | |
| Presbyterian Church | |
| Presbyterian Church | |
| SDA Church | |
| True Gospel Christian Church |
Quick Facts
Around Karonga
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Karonga?
Karonga has a population of 69,486 residents and is located in Malawi. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 2,473.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Karonga?
Karonga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.5 inches.