Kafwili
in Mzimba District of Northern Region, Malawi

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-11.383 and 33.983 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -11° 22' 59" and E 33° 58' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Kwacha - MWK
Spoken languages:
Nyanja
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:58 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Africa/Blantyre
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:11 am and 5:56 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
19.469 and -154.833 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pualaa
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Malawi in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Malawi.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Malawi. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Kafwili

Kafwili in Mzimba District (Northern Region) is a city located in Malawi about 179 mi (or 288 km) north of Lilongwe, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kafwili is now 06:58 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Africa / Blantyre with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Kafwili. The closest airport in Malawi is Mzuzu Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Mzuzu, Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Mzimba and Chipyela. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 41%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 60% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 4th of December 2024

34°C (94 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

32°C (90 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 6th of December 2024

30°C (86 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Grand Palace Hotel

Address
5,6 mi
P.O. Box 636
Mzuzu
Malawi

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sunbird Mzuzu

Address
6,5 mi
Viphya Drive
Mzuzu
Malawi

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Solar Rope Pump, Malawi, Blog 4. WATER!!!

Published: November 14, 2008
Length: 31:24 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Cai J Williams

The successful prototype solar powered rope pump paid for by Solar Aid, IMechE and EWB and installed at Mzuzu University in the north of Malawi, October 2008. More info at ...


Wells for Zoë installing a pump in Malawi

Published: July 08, 2014
Length: 35:59 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: itsThemuRR

Water is Life http://www.wellsforzoe.org.


Vimbuza - Mental Health in Malawi

Published: May 15, 2014
Length: 36:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rick Smits

De trailer voor de documentaire die wij als afstudeerproject maken, over geestelijke gezondheidszorg in Malawi.


Carpentry and Joinery Workshop at Ekwendeni, Malawi

Published: June 12, 2009
Length: 05:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yewochomene

The Carpentry and Joinery Workshop at Ekwendeni, Malawi, is just one of the many projects operated by the Synod of Livingstonia (Church of Cental Africa Presbyterian). Students take a two-year...


Ekwendeni Hospital: clothes for babies

Published: April 23, 2009
Length: 59:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yewochomene

Sister Esther, matron of Ekwendeni Hospital, talks about the importance of practical gifts sent to the hospital by well-wishers. These gifts are used in their efforts to care for the sick and...


Ekwendeni Hospital: Nutrition & Resuscitation Unit

Published: April 24, 2009
Length: 58:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: yewochomene

The Nutrition and Resuscitation Unit at Ekwendeni Hospital provides care for malnourished children in the area and beyond. Local voluntary groups work to raise money to pay for food supplements...


Operating theatres at Ekwendeni Hospital

Published: August 04, 2009
Length: 45:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: yewochomene

There are two operating theatres at Ekwendeni Hospital, for major and minor procedures. While the hospital's medical staff are able to to do procedures such as caesarians, more complex operations...


Ekwendeni Hospital's Grainbank

Published: June 15, 2009
Length: 26:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: yewochomene

In its work to eliminate malnutrition in and around Ekwendeni, the mission hospital built a grainbank where food can be stored for times when it becomes scarce. Esther Kawerama shows us round.


Cupping coffee in Mzuzu, Malawi

Published: February 17, 2019
Length: 02:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mikhail Sebastian


Young.tonga@facebook

Published: February 05, 2018
Length: 28:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Emmanuel Kbanda

Step@ a 1 time.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Mzuzu University

Mzuzu University is one of the principal universities of Malawi. The school is located in Mzuzu, in the northern region of Malawi. It was founded in 1997 and accepted its first students in 1999. Professor Peter Mwanza, who later entered politics and became a cabinet minister, was active in establishing the university. He was Chairman of the University Council, and later Vice Chancellor.

Located at -11.422, 33.9932 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1997 establishments in Malawi, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Forestry education, Mzuzu, Universities in Malawi