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Chimala, Tanzania
Mbeya · Tanzania
Chimala is a small city in Mbeya, Tanzania with a population of 24,817. Elevation: 3,750 ft (1,143 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chimala
Chimala is an administrative ward in the Mbarali District of the Mbeya Region of Tanzania. In 2016 the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics report there were 18,332 people in the ward, from 16,633 in 2012.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,817 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,750 ft (1,143 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.8564°, 34.0239° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Mbeya |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.5 inches (978 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chimala
Chimala is a small city in Tanzania (Mbeya) with a population of 24,817. The city sits at an elevation of 3,750 feet (1,143 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Chimala
Chimala has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Nov (19°C), the coldest is Jul (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 2215 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,750 ft (1,143 m) |
| Area | 5,756.2 sq mi (14,908.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8564°N, 34.0239°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 49 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 50 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 54 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 7.8 in |
Chimala has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in July to 71°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Chimala
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruaha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Usangu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| IGUMBILO SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| HERRING CHRISTIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| MENGELE SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Lyambogo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chimala Mission Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikovo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mfumbi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ng'onde Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mengele Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chimala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chosi A Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chosi B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ihahi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilolo B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Isitu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lyambogo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Majombe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Matebete Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Clinics in Chimala
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chimala
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Chimala
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Songwe Airport | MBI | Medium Airport |
| Chunya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbarali Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbeya Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Chimala?
Chimala has a population of 24,817 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 5,756.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chimala?
Chimala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches.