Current Date And Time In Dowa, Malawi
Saturday, 15 August 2026
14:54:03 CAT
State: Central Region
Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 8,047
District: Dowa District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Dowa, a city in Central Region, Malawi, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Dowa — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Dowa.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Malawi operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 13.654° S | 33.9375° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -13.654 | 33.9375 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 39' 14" S | 33° 56' 15" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 39.2394' S | 33° 56.2524' E |
| City | Dowa |
| State | Central Region |
| Country | Malawi |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Dowa District |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 8,047 |
| Elevation | 1,361 m / 4,465 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -13.654, 33.9375 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Dowa to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Central Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ntchisi | Central Region | N | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Mponela | Central Region | NW | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Chipeni | Central Region | N | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Lilongwe | Central Region | SW | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Salima | Central Region | E | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 View |
| Chipoka | Central Region | SE | 73 km | 45 mi | ~1h 13m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Central Region, the home state of Dowa, along with each city's aerial distance from Lilongwe, Central Region's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilongwe | -13.9669° S | 33.7873° E | 1,056 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kasungu | -13.0333° S | 33.4833° E | 1,051 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Salima | -13.7804° S | 34.4587° E | 512 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dedza | -14.3779° S | 34.3332° E | 1,608 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nkhotakota | -12.9274° S | 34.2961° E | 497 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mchinji | -13.7984° S | 32.8802° E | 1,186 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mponela | -13.531° S | 33.7393° E | 1,218 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ntcheu | -14.8203° S | 34.6359° E | 1,132 m | 132 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chipeni | -13.4024° S | 33.9093° E | 1,424 m | 64 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ntchisi | -13.5278° S | 33.9149° E | 1,545 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kamuzu International Airport IATA: LLW 23 km (14 mi) from Dowa |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Kasungu |
| 🗺 Map of Nkhotakota |
| 🗺 Map of Dedza |
| 🗺 Map of Mchinji |
| 🗺 Map of Ntcheu |
The exact GPS location of Dowa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Central Region. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Central Region state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Dowa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Dowa lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Malawi map
Dowa sits within Central Region, Malawi, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Dowa for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Central Region. › Browse every city in Central Region
Coordinates for Dowa in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Malawi. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Dowa are latitude -13.654° and longitude 33.9375°. In directional format: 13.654° S, 33.9375° E. These coordinates mark the center of Dowa in Central Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Dowa is a city in Central Region, Malawi, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Dowa District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Dowa sits at: Latitude 13° 39' 14" S and Longitude 33° 56' 15" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Dowa has a population of approximately 8,047 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Central Region.
The interactive satellite map of Dowa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -13.654, 33.9375 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Dowa in Central Region. For broader context, explore the Central Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Dowa is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), roughly 23 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Dowa is approximately 38 km (24 mi) from Lilongwe, the capital of Central Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Central Region.
Dowa sits at an elevation of approximately 1,361 meters (4,465 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Central Region.
The closest cities to Dowa include Ntchisi, Mponela, Chipeni. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Dowa, sunrise is at 05:57 AM and sunset is at 05:39 PM, giving a day length of 11h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Dowa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Dowa is approximately 1,520 km (944 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,671 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Dowa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Leilani Estates, United States, roughly 1,144 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Dowa is approximately 38 km (24 mi) SW of Lilongwe, the national capital of Malawi, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
