Current Date And Time In Balaka, Malawi
Thursday, 13 August 2026
04:41:59 CAT
State: Southern Region
Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 40,950
District: Balaka District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Balaka, a city in Southern 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 Balaka — 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 Balaka.
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) | 14.9793° S | 34.9558° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -14.9793 | 34.9558 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 14° 58' 45" S | 34° 57' 21" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 14° 58.7568' S | 34° 57.345' E |
| City | Balaka |
| State | Southern Region |
| Country | Malawi |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Balaka District |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 40,950 |
| Elevation | 633 m / 2,077 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -14.9793, 34.9558 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Balaka 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 Southern Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liwonde | Southern Region | E | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Machinga | Southern Region | SE | 43 km | 26 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Neno | Southern Region | SW | 57 km | 35 mi | ~57m | 🗺 View |
| Zomba | Southern Region | SE | 60 km | 37 mi | ~60m | 🗺 View |
| Mangochi | Southern Region | NE | 65 km | 40 mi | ~1h 5m | 🗺 View |
| Chiradzulu | Southern Region | S | 80 km | 50 mi | ~1h 20m | 🗺 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 Southern Region, the home state of Balaka, along with each city's aerial distance from Blantyre, Southern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blantyre | -15.785° S | 35.0085° E | 1,041 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zomba | -15.386° S | 35.3188° E | 949 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mangochi | -14.4782° S | 35.2645° E | 484 m | 148 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Liwonde | -15.0667° S | 35.2254° E | 499 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nsanje | -16.92° S | 35.262° E | 55 m | 129 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mwanza | -15.6026° S | 34.5248° E | 654 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Monkey Bay | -14.0824° S | 34.9165° E | 484 m | 190 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mulanje | -16.0316° S | 35.5° E | 609 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Luchenza | -16.0069° S | 35.3095° E | 682 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Thyolo | -16.0678° S | 35.1405° E | 912 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
Chileka International Airport IATA: BLZ 78 km (48 mi) from Balaka |
The exact GPS location of Balaka gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Southern 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 Southern 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 Balaka are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Balaka 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
Balaka sits within Southern 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 Balaka 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 Southern Region. › Browse every city in Southern Region
Coordinates for Balaka 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 Balaka are latitude -14.9793° and longitude 34.9558°. In directional format: 14.9793° S, 34.9558° E. These coordinates mark the center of Balaka in Southern Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Balaka is a city in Southern Region, Malawi, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Balaka District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Balaka sits at: Latitude 14° 58' 45" S and Longitude 34° 57' 21" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Balaka has a population of approximately 40,950 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Southern Region.
The interactive satellite map of Balaka is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -14.9793, 34.9558 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Balaka in Southern Region. For broader context, explore the Southern Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Balaka is Chileka International Airport (BLZ), roughly 78 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Balaka is approximately 90 km (56 mi) from Blantyre, the capital of Southern Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Southern Region.
Balaka sits at an elevation of approximately 633 meters (2,077 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Southern Region.
The closest cities to Balaka include Liwonde, Machinga, Neno. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Balaka, sunrise is at 05:56 AM and sunset is at 05:33 PM, giving a day length of 11h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Balaka's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Balaka is approximately 1,667 km (1,036 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,759 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Balaka — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Leilani Estates, United States, roughly 1,161 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.
Balaka is approximately 169 km (105 mi) NW of Lilongwe, the national capital of Malawi, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
