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Mulanje, Malawi

Southern Region · Malawi

Mulanje is a small city in Southern Region, Malawi with a population of 16,672. Elevation: 1,998 ft (609 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

16,672 Population 17/sq mi density
1,998 ft Elevation 609 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
66.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Blantyre Timezone

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About Mulanje

Mulanje

Mulanje, formerly called Mlanje, is a town in the Southern Region of Malawi, close to the border with Mozambique, to the east. It is near the Mulanje Massif.

People

Population16,672
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain66.5 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Population16,672
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Coordinates-16.0316°, 35.5000°
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre
Country🇲🇼 Malawi
State / ProvinceSouthern Region
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation66.5 inches (1,688 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mulanje

Mulanje is a small city in Malawi (Southern Region) with a population of 16,672. The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet (609 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Blantyre.

Climate in Mulanje

Mulanje 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 1680 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 274.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 247.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 293.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 163.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 61.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 58.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 46.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 76.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 137.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 278.4
Mulanje enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above Malawi avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Area1,000.3 sq mi (2,590.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-16.0316°N, 35.5000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.5"
75% above Malawi avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 11.61"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 81 km
Jan 4, 2000 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi M4.9 50 km
Apr 7, 2022 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi M4.9 95 km
Mar 8, 2018 25 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.9 89 km
Mar 17, 2018 22 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.8 85 km
Aug 25, 2015 28 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.7 89 km
Jan 3, 1998 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi M4.6 57 km
May 13, 2012 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi M4.6 59 km
Dec 1, 1992 26 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.5 127 km
Jan 27, 2020 57 km SE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.4 143 km
Jun 14, 2012 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi M4.3 79 km
Jun 17, 2015 9 km NNW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.3 94 km
Mar 18, 2018 18 km ESE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 108 km
Apr 6, 2018 9 km NNE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 93 km
Jan 16, 2019 29 km SW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 127 km
Jan 29, 2005 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi M4.0 73 km
May 4, 2007 Mozambique M3.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 3 213 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 238 km
1988 Filao Category 2 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 10.9 in
February 74°F (23°C) 10.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 11.6 in Wettest
April 71°F (21°C) 6.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest
December 74°F (23°C) 10.9 in

Mulanje has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in July to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.6") and September the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Mulanje

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Apatsa Privat Primary School
Changoni Primary School
Mapareka Elementary School
Misanjo Primary School
Chanunka FP School
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Radio Stations near Mulanje

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Farmers Markets in Mulanje

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chinakanaka
chonde market
Lauderdale Market
Marketplace
Mulanje Market
Nkando Market
Souvenir's market
Xadreque

Hotels in Mulanje

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Africa Wild Truck camp & lodge
Gateway Lodge
Hapuwani Hotel
Kara O'Mula Country Lodge
Likhubula Hikers' Nest
Lujeri Lodge
Nalipiri Eco Resort

Restaurants in Mulanje

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mulanje Golf Club
Mulanje Pizza
Tasty Food Restaurant

Cafes in Mulanje

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mulaje Arts Cafe

Gas Stations in Mulanje

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Meru
MW #306228894
MW #306228901
Puma Fuel Station

Banks in Mulanje

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Bank Mulanje

Golf Courses in Mulanje

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mulanje Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Mulanje

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mulanje

6 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Mulanje

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mulanje Post Office

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Blantyre
Elevation
609 m (1,998 ft)

🇲🇼 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Mulanje

What is the population of Mulanje?

Mulanje has a population of 16,672 residents and is located in Malawi. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 1,000.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mulanje?

Mulanje enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches.

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