Where is Balaka District located?

Balaka District is located at latitude -15.0483900 and longitude 35.0591000. It is in Malawi.

What is the area of Balaka District?

The area of Balaka District is 2193 km².

What time zone is Balaka District in?

Balaka District is in the Africa/Blantyre time zone.

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Balaka District: district of Malawi

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Population 18,902

Quick Facts about Balaka District

Country	Malawi
State	Southern Region (Malawi)
Area	2193 km²
Latitude & Longitude	-15.0484,35.0591
Altitude	2,149 feet / 655, 633 meters
Capital	Balaka Township
Time Zone	Africa/Blantyre
Local time	23:31:43 (19th April 2026)

Geography

Balaka District is located at 15°2'54"S 35°3'33"E (-15.0483900, 35.0591000). It has 5 neighbors: Zomba District, Ntcheu District, Mwanza District, Mangochi District and Machinga District.

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