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Makata, Malawi

Southern Region · Malawi

Makata is a small town in Southern Region, Malawi with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,560 ft (1,085 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

3,560 ft Elevation 1,085 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
49.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Blantyre Timezone

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About Makata

Makata

Blantyre is Malawi's centre of finance and commerce, and its second largest city, with a population of 800,264 as of 2018. It is sometimes referred to as the commercial and industrial capital of Malawi as opposed to the political capital, Lilongwe. It is the capital of the country's Southern Region as well as the Blantyre District.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain49.2 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation3,560 ft (1,085 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,560 ft (1,085 m)
Coordinates-15.7872°, 35.0305°
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre
Country🇲🇼 Malawi
State / ProvinceSouthern Region
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation49.2 inches (1,250 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Makata

Makata is a small town in Malawi (Southern Region) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,560 feet (1,085 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Blantyre.

Climate in Makata

Makata 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 802 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 219.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 162.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 107.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.6
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 20.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 119.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 129.3
Makata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,560 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above Malawi avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,560 ft (1,085 m)
Area88.0 sq mi (228.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.7872°N, 35.0305°W
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
29% above Malawi avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.50"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 7, 2022.

Mar 8, 2018 24 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi M5.5 116 km
Mar 8, 2018 25 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.9 126 km
Apr 7, 2022 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi M4.9 138 km
Jan 4, 2000 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi M4.9 107 km
Mar 17, 2018 22 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.8 120 km
Aug 30, 1996 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi M4.7 117 km
Aug 25, 2015 28 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.7 127 km
Jan 3, 1998 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi M4.6 2 km
May 13, 2012 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi M4.6 110 km
Jun 17, 2015 9 km NNW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.3 119 km
Jun 14, 2012 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi M4.3 53 km
Jan 16, 2019 29 km SW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 144 km
Apr 6, 2018 9 km NNE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 120 km
Mar 18, 2018 18 km ESE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 141 km
Jan 29, 2005 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi M4.0 46 km
May 4, 2007 Mozambique M3.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 3 268 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 8.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 7.8 in
March 73°F (23°C) 6.6 in
April 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in

Makata has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and September the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Makata

69+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Theresa Pvt School
Bedir Pvt School
Manja FP School
Njamba
Soche Pvt
Ntonya Pvt School
Blantyre Girls
HHI Primary School
HHI Secondary School
Dalani School
Namame School
Nyambadwe School
Makalanga Primary School
Railways Pvt
Makhetha
Goleka School
Namalimwe CDSS
St. Kizito CDSS
Bangwe secondary school ground
Nazerene PVT Sec Sch
Ndirande Kachere LEA Primary School
School hall
Hillview Internatinal Primary School
Extending Hope International School
MISESA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Namatapa sch ground
Nayizi school ground
Bangwe Islamic Pvt Sec School
Central High School
Our Lady of Wisdom School
James Chiona High School
PACT
Kapeni Demonstration School
Phoenix International Primary School
Chichiri Primary School
Soche Hill Secondary School
Early Child Development Center
BLANTYRE GIRLS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Chitsime primary school
MALAWI UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Chitsime Primary School
Ndirande Hill Secondary School
Ndirande Hill Secondary School
Chilaweni School
Emmanuel International Bible College
Phoenix International Primary School
St Columba Primary School
Blantyre Sec Sch
Joyce Banda Foundation
Kanjedza Primary School
St. Louis Secondary School
Hillview International Primary School
Mpingwe CDSS
Nyambadwe Pvt Sec School
Chilaweni CDSS
Trinity Anglican Pvt Sec School
Mpingwe School
Chichiri Sec. School
St Patricks Sec School
Zaone School
Namame CDSS
St Pius School
Nyambadwe CDSS
Nazarene Mission
Namiyango Pvt
Ndirande Kachere LEA Primary School
Hillview international Sschool
Limbe primary school
Private School
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Radio Stations near Makata

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Makata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Malawi Stock Exchange
Mandala House
Museum of Malawi

Libraries in Makata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
National Library (Blantyre)0.0
National Library (Blantyre)0.0
Saints Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Makata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bangwe
Blantyre flea Market
Blantyre Market
charcoal market
Chemusa
Chemusa
Chikunda
Limbe
Limbe Market
Limbe Market
Manje
Manje
Manje
Manje
Market
Mbayani Market
Mbayani Market
PIM TRADING CENTRE
Safalao Market
Safalao Market
Sugarcane market
Tondole Market

Hotels in Makata

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANNIE'S LODGE
Game Haven Lodge
Herirage by Serendib
molys lodge machinjiri
Morning Up Lodge
Morning Up Lodge
Sunbird Hotel

Restaurants in Makata

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ali's Pakistani
Ali's Pakistani
Aunt Effie's
Debonairs Pizza
Fusion Cuisine
Kip’s
Malawi Cuisine
Njamba
Sigala

Cafes in Makata

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Dream

Cinemas in Makata

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine City Cinema

Theatres in Makata

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Open Theatre
Open Theatre (OT)

Monuments in Makata

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Independence Arc
temporaly benchmark

Theme Parks in Makata

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chimwenya Game Park

Clinics in Makata

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MW #1010343402
Thandizo Private Clinic

Veterinaries in Makata

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ICAM Veterinary

Train Stations in Makata

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Limbe

Bus Stations in Makata

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AXA buses
MW #5424797351

Gas Stations in Makata

32 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Enegem filling station
energem
engen
Kudya Filling Station
MERu
MW #368850712
MW #476340452
Petroda
Petroda
Petroda Fuelstation 02
Puma
Puma
Puma
Puma
PUMA
Puma - Nyambadwe
Puma Chichiri
Puma Chitawira Filling Station
Simsooil Nyambadwe
Total
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Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total Filling Station
Total Ndirande
Total Nyambadwe
Tsiranana Road Total Filling Station

Banks in Makata

14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

access
Ecobank
FDH Bank
FDH Chichiri Service Center
FDH Limbe Branch
National Bank
National Bank
NBS Bank
Nedbank
Nedbank
New Finance Bank Limbe
Standard
Standard Bank
Standard Bank Ginnery Corner

Shopping Malls in Makata

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chichiri Mall

Golf Courses in Makata

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Country Club Limbe Golf Club
Mbawa Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Makata

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Makata

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chileka International AirportBLZLarge Airport
Milange AirportSmall Airport
Nchalo Sucoma AirportSmall Airport
Ngabu AirportSmall Airport
Zomba AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Makata

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Malawi Post Office - Limbe Branch
Ndirande Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Makata

41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AGOS
Al-Madina Masjid
BethSaida Pool Church
CAP Church
Catholic
CFC Church
Chitsime CCAP Church
Chiwembe SDA Church
Church of Christ
Church of Christ
Church of Christ at Red Cross
Flood Church
Flood Church
Jehovah Witness
Kanjedza Masjid
Limbe Cathedral
Limbe/Katimba CCAP
Living Waters Church
Living Waters Church
Ndirande Anglican Church
Ndirande apostolic faith
Ndirande C.C.A.P church
Ndirande Church of christ
Ndirande Holy Ghost Catholic Parish
Ndirande Kachere Church
Ndirande Main Masjid
Ndirande Orthodox Church
Ndirande SDA church
Paison Masjid
Pentecostal church
Salvation Army Training College
SDA Church
Soche SDA Church
St Michaels CCAP Church
St Michaels CCAP Church
St Pauls CCAP Church
St Pius Cathedral
St. Columba CCAP Church
Victory Land
Winners Chapel
Worldwide Church of God

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Blantyre
Elevation
1,039 m (3,409 ft)
Area
228,000,000.0 km² (88,008,000.0 mi²)
Founded
1876
Postal Code
312200
Mayor
Joseph Makwinja
Website
bccmw.com/
Twinned With
Hanover, Kaohsiung, Ndola

🇲🇼 About Malawi

Capital Lilongwe
Population 17,563,749
Area 118,480 km²
GDP (USD) $13,363,669,673
GDP per capita $633
HDI 0.508
Life expectancy 67.4 years
Internet users 18.0%
Urban population 17.0%
Currency MWK (Kwacha)
Languages English, Chewa
Calling code +265
TLD .mw
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What is the weather like in Makata?

Makata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches.

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