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Mponela, Malawi
Central Region · Malawi
Mponela is a small city in Central Region, Malawi with a population of 27,681. Elevation: 3,996 ft (1,218 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mponela
Mponela is a town in Dowa District in the Central Region of Malawi.
People
Climate
| Population | 27,681 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,996 ft (1,218 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.5310°, 33.7393° |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
| Country | 🇲🇼 Malawi |
| State / Province | Central Region |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.3 inches (872 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mponela
Mponela is a small city in Malawi (Central Region) with a population of 27,681. The city sits at an elevation of 3,996 feet (1,218 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Blantyre.
Climate in Mponela
Mponela 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 853 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above Malawi avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,996 ft (1,218 m) |
| Area | 1,672.6 sq mi (4,332.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.5310°N, 33.7393°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 7.0 in |
Mponela has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.2") and August the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Mponela
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education JRS | College | - | , |
| Appfactory | College | - | , |
| DAPP DOWA Teachers Training College | College | - | Visit → |
| Jesuit Worldwide Learning | College | - | , |
| JRS Wash Team | College | - | , |
| Professional courses | College | - | , |
| Tailoring UDET | College | - | , |
Schools in Mponela
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Chavara Girls' Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mponela
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timveni Radio | - | MP3 |
Libraries in Mponela
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mponela
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dowa Town Market | |||||
| Dzaleka Market | |||||
| Market |
Hotels in Mponela
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mponela
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mponela
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mponela
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kamuzu International Airport | LLW | Large Airport |
| Kasungu Airport | KBQ | Small Airport |
| Lifupa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mponongo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ntchisi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Old Lilongwe Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Mponela?
Mponela has a population of 27,681 residents and is located in Malawi. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 1,672.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mponela?
Mponela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches.