Makata
in Southern Region, Malawi

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-15.787 and 35.030 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -15° 47' 13" and E 35° 1' 49"
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: 12:39 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Blantyre
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:58 am and 5:53 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

Discover Makata

Makata in Southern Region is a place in Malawi about 151 mi (or 243 km) south-east of Lilongwe, the country's capital city.

Current time in Makata is now 12:39 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Blantyre with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports near Makata. The closest airport in Malawi is Chileka International Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Blantyre, Chiradzulu, Thyolo, Chikwawa and Zomba. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 83 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

31°C (87 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

31°C (87 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

32°C (89 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Protea Hotel Blantyre Ryalls

Address
1,8 mi
2 Hannover Avenue
Blantyre
Malawi

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Huntingdon House, Blantyre, Malawi - © Abendsonne Afrika

Published: July 30, 2011
Length: 57:54 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Abendsonne Afrika

http://www.abendsonneafrika.de - Besuchen Sie das traditionelle Huntingdon House 30km von Blantyre entfernt während Ihrer Malawi Reise. Das historische Satemwa Tea Estate, auf welchem ...


The Little Dreamer - Documentary by AECDM

Published: October 23, 2014
Length: 34:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Association of Early Childhood Development in

The Little Dreamer” - a documentary by the Association of Early Childhood Development in Malawi (AECDM) shows how children in the rural communities of Blantyre district access early childhood...


旅する鈴木476:Going to Malawi @Malawi

Published: February 18, 2014
Length: 32:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 旅する鈴木 | TabisuruSUZUKI

Two years and a couple of months. We've only been 21 countries and just entered the 22nd, Malawi. I know it's taking too long but anyway, I am here in Malawi. All of a sudden, after I crossed...


We are teachers - sneak preview

Published: March 13, 2015
Length: 16:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: posthelion

An advance look at something from the OU/Catcher Media supported participatory video production: "We are teachers". Crank up your sound (it was recorded for video, not audio) and enjoy what...


GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT

Published: August 27, 2014
Length: 27:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vivek Ganesan

The Cricket Academy is attempting to BREAK THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for THE LONGEST INDIVIDUAL NET SESSION.


Full product portfolio film

Published: March 24, 2011
Length: 39:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: One Difference

Filmed in Malawi, March 2011, this film demonstrates the leading like-for-like products in the One range.


SAFE-UK - Easter 2012 Trip

Published: July 03, 2013
Length: 30:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SAFEUKCHARITY

SAFE-UK supports rural communities in Malawi. SAFE-UK believes that education is a right for all children and is the main way for them to break free from the cycle of extreme poverty, by gaining...


Landing in Blantyre, Malawi

Published: September 06, 2011
Length: 16:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: adremid


Saving Lives at Birth Xcelerator in Malawi

Published: February 12, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VentureWell

Getting out of the building: Scenes from customer discovery/site visits at the Saving Lives at Birth Malawi Xcelerator event.


Dai Halima Maternity Clinic-A Tour of the Facility

Published: May 24, 2013
Length: 10:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Spiritual Chords South Africa

Implemented by Mai Aisha Trust Dai Halima clinic is the fruition of a 2 year goal of Spiritual Chords to address the high infant mortality rate in Malawi. Special thanks to South African donors,...


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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.

Kamuzu Stadium

Kamuzu Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Blantyre, Malawi. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 40,000. Originally named Langley Stadium during colonial era, it was named Kamuzu Stadium, after Malawi's first President, Hastings Kamuzu Banda, when Malawi got independence from Britain.

Located at -15.7989, 35.0345 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Malawi, National stadiums, Blantyre, Multi-purpose stadiums

Chichiri Museum

The Chichiri Museum, also known as the Museum of Malawi, is a historical and cultural museum located in Blantyre, Malawi.

Located at -15.8033, 35.0383 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Malawi, Blantyre

St Michael and All Angels Church, Blantyre, Malawi

St Michael and All Angels Church was constructed from 1888 to 1891 of brick at the Blantyre Mission in Blantyre, Malawi. It is located on the original Scottish mission site, off Chileka Rd, and is in the Church of Central Africa, Presbyterian’s Blantyre Synod. Since 1991, it has been partnered with Hiland Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1885 by Lieutenant H. E.

Located at -15.7841, 35.0207 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Malawi, Church buildings in Malawi, Religious buildings completed in 1891, 19th-century Presbyterian church buildings, Blantyre

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