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Chalinze, Tanzania

Pwani · Tanzania

Chalinze is a mid-size city in Pwani, Tanzania with a population of 34,335. Elevation: 696 ft (212 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

34,335 Population 11/sq mi density
696 ft Elevation 212 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
37.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Chalinze

Chalinze

Chalinze ist eine Kleinstadt in der Region Pwani in Tansania. Sie ist das Verwaltungszentrum des gleichnamigen Distriktes.

People

Population34,335
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Population34,335
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Coordinates-6.6378°, 38.3540°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvincePwani
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation37.4 inches (949 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chalinze

Chalinze is a mid-size city in Tanzania (Pwani) with a population of 34,335. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet (212 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Chalinze

Chalinze has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Mar (26°C), the coldest is Jul (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1744 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 21.1° / 32.6° 254.2
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 21.1° / 33.2° 118.6
Mar 26°C / 79°F 20.7° / 34° 212.7
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 19.5° / 30.6° 284.3
May 23.1°C / 74°F 16.9° / 29.2° 154.5
Jun 21.9°C / 71°F 14.5° / 28.3° 41.9
Jul 21.8°C / 71°F 14.3° / 28.9° 30.0
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 16.2° / 31.6° 21.9
Sep 24.7°C / 76°F 18° / 33.4° 36.4
Oct 25.9°C / 79°F 19.4° / 35.5° 142.2
Nov 26°C / 79°F 20.3° / 34.1° 219.9
Dec 25.5°C / 78°F 20.4° / 31.9° 227.3
Chalinze has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Tanzania avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area3,086.2 sq mi (7,993.3 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-6.6378°N, 38.3540°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Jan 15, 2005 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania M5.0 120 km
Jan 19, 2008 19 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.8 125 km
Jun 10, 2011 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 150 km
Mar 3, 2018 52 km ESE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.7 112 km
Mar 18, 2024 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania M4.5 135 km
Jan 15, 2012 18 km WNW of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.4 124 km
Jun 9, 1997 Tanzania M4.4 114 km
Jul 15, 2023 67 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.3 149 km
May 17, 2014 42 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania M4.3 134 km
Jul 30, 2014 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.2 69 km
Aug 27, 2009 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania M3.9 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in
February 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
March 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
May 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in

Chalinze has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Chalinze

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Magome Primary School - - - -
Imperial Secondary School - - - -
Bwilingu A Primary School - - - -
Bwilingu B Primary School - - - -
Chahua Primary School - - - -
Chalinze Primary School - - - -
Chalinze Mzee Primary School - - - -
Chamakweza Primary School - - - -
Kibiki Primary School - - - -
CHAMWEZA - - - -
Malivundo Primary School - - - -
Msoga Primary School - - - -
Msolwa Primary School - - - -
Pakistan Mtete Primary School - - - -
Pingo Primary School - - - -
Sofu Primary School - - - -
Gwata Primary School - - - -
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Bus Stations in Chalinze

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chalinze Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Chalinze

15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Afroil
Crescent
Gapco
Kobil
Meru
Mogas
Msolwa fuel station
Oilcom
Star Oil
State Oil
TanOil
Three Star Petrol Station
TZ #4431015196
TZ #4590301392
TZ #7040623785

Airports Near Chalinze

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Matipwili Airport-Small Airport
Morogoro Airport-Small Airport
Mtibwa Airport-Small Airport
Ngerengere Air Force Base-Small Airport
Saadani Airport-Small Airport
Sanzale Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

🇹🇿 About Tanzania

Capital Dodoma
Population 56,318,348
Area 945,087 km²
GDP (USD) $79,030,935,627
GDP per capita $1,224
HDI 0.532
Life expectancy 67.0 years
Internet users 29.1%
Urban population 35.5%
Currency TZS (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +255
TLD .tz
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chalinze

What is the population of Chalinze?

Chalinze has a population of 34,335 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 3,086.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chalinze?

Chalinze has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.4 inches.

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