Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
69K
Population
9 Mbps
Internet
748m
Elevation
UTC+02:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Karonga is a city in Malawi with a population of 69K. Internet speeds average 9 Mbps download. The city has 79 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Malawi
Region
Eastern Africa
Population
69K
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Elevation
748 m
Currency
MWK
Language
English
GPS
-9.93, 33.93
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 9 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
A smaller city of 69,486 people in Malawi
INFRASTRUCTURE
79 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
2
Cafes
78
Bars
1
Fast Food
118
Shopping
Supermarkets
5
Convenience
101
Shopping Malls
30
Healthcare
Hospitals
1
Clinics
3
Pharmacies
1
Education
Schools
20
Universities
48
Libraries
29
Recreation
Parks
2
Playgrounds
27
Sports
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
2
Theatres
6
Transport
Bus Stops
560
Train Stations
10
Fuel Stations
4
Services
Banks
8
ATMs
1
Post Offices
1
Police
2
Fire Stations
10
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
9 Mbps
Download
10 Mbps
Upload
42ms
Latency
1
Tests
1
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Karonga known for?
Karonga is a city in Malawi. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Karonga?
Karonga has an average download speed of 9 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Karonga?
The population of Karonga is approximately 69K.
What infrastructure does Karonga have?
Karonga has 79 mapped points of interest, including 2 restaurants, 1 hospitals, 20 schools.
What country is Karonga in?
Karonga is located in Malawi.