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Chanika, Tanzania
Tanga · Tanzania
Chanika is a mid-size city in Tanga, Tanzania with a population of 30,905. Elevation: 2,208 ft (673 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 30,905 |
| Population Density | 97 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,208 ft (673 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.4167°, 38.0167° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Tanga |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.4 inches (873 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chanika
Chanika is a mid-size city in Tanzania (Tanga) with a population of 30,905. The city sits at an elevation of 2,208 feet (673 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Chanika
Chanika has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C (73°F). The hottest month is Mar (24.9°C), the coldest is Jul (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 1878 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,208 ft (673 m) |
| Area | 317.1 sq mi (821.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.4167°N, 38.0167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in |
Chanika has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (1.0").
Schools in Chanika
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koloja Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mapinduzi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Konje Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwenjugo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kolanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mgambo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Msente Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chanika Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jitegemee Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kilimilang'ombe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngugwini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwakivesa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwamneke Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwamngumi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwelale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwenjugo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Malezi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpakani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mshikamano Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Chanika
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handeni Market |
Bus Stations in Chanika
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Chanika
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mombo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mtibwa Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Chanika?
Chanika has a population of 30,905 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 317.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chanika?
Chanika has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.4 inches.