Northern Region, Malawi · Africa
Nkhata Bay sits on the route: 40 minutes from Mzuzu.
Nkhata Bay is a town located in Northern Region, Malawi. With a population of 16,099, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Nkhata Bay sits in Malawi. It's in the Africa/Blantyre time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nkhata Bay to your route.
Nkhata Bay (or simply Nkhata) is the capital of the Nkhata Bay District in Malawi. It is on the shore of Lake Malawi (formerly Lake Nyasa), 40 km east of Mzuzu, and is one of the main ports on Lake Malawi. The population of Nkhata Bay was 14,274 according to the 2018 census.
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Nkhata Bay is located in Northern Region, Malawi, Africa. The coordinates are -11.6066 latitude, 34.2907 longitude.
Nkhata Bay has a population of approximately 16,099 people, making it a town in Malawi.
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