Categories in Balaka District
Gas StationAll membership organizationsCatholic ChurchChurchesGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationHousing DevelopmentEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolPrimary SchoolPhotography StudioBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksGeneral practitionersHospitalsMedical clinicBack OfficeBusiness to Business ServiceApartment BuildingHousing ComplexMarketShopping MallHousing SocietyLodgeLodging
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Balaka District
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 21 |
| Churches | 15 |
| Other accommodation | 10 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 10 |
| Mosques | 10 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Gas station | 8 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| General practitioners | 7 |
| Secondary education | 5 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 5 |
| Photography | 5 |
Balaka District Facts
| Area | 2102.1 km² |
| Population | 448,460 |
| Male Population | 215,718 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 232,742 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +223.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +61.7% |
| Median Age | 16.5 years (Male: 15.6, Female: 17.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,066 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -14.97928, 34.95575 |
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Balaka District Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 138,497 | 241,289 | 277,307 | 395,349 | 448,460 | 498,726 | 550,516 |
| Population Density | 65.9 / km² | 114.8 / km² | 131.9 / km² | 188.1 / km² | 213.3 / km² | 237.3 / km² | 261.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBalaka District Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 61.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balaka District | +223.8% | +85.9% | +61.7% |
| Malawi | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Balaka District Median Age
Median Age: 16.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balaka District | 16.5 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 15.6 yrs |
| Malawi | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Balaka District Population Density
Population Density: 213 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balaka District | 448,460 | 2,102.1 km² | 213 / km² |
| Malawi | 17.4 million | 118,839 km² | 146 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Balaka District Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Balaka District Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,006 | $717 | $762 | $765 | $846 | $930 | $1,061 | $1,066 |
| Total GDP | $244.2M | $177.5M | $204.3M | $228.2M | $285.2M | $351M | $449.8M | $472.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Balaka District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balaka District | 61,278 tn | 0.14 tn | 29.2 tons/km² |
| Malawi | 2,635,428 tn | 0.15 tn | 22.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Balaka District CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 61,278 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 29.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (6.8) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14/12 | 2:46 AM | 4.3 | 53.6 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/06 | 4:34 PM | 3.8 | 88.7 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/05 | 2:27 AM | 4 | 57.8 km | 23,200 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 4/9/00 | 1:57 AM | 3.9 | 64.3 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/98 | 3:05 AM | 4.6 | 91 km | 33,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/87 | 4:04 AM | 3.5 | 69.6 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/86 | 11:18 PM | 3.9 | 75.7 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/86 | 7:23 PM | 3.1 | 75.8 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/84 | 2:30 AM | 5.1 | 80.9 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Balaka District
Balaka is a district in the Southern Region of Malawi. The capital is Balaka. The district covers an area of 2,193 km.² and has a population of over 310,000. The district's population is increasing at a rate of 2.3% per annum. Major attractions in Ba..
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