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Ifakara, Tanzania

Morogoro · Tanzania

Ifakara is a large city in Morogoro, Tanzania with a population of 205,843. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

205,843 Population 1,002/sq mi density
850 ft Elevation 259 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
60.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Ifakara

Ifakara

Ifakara is a town in the Kilombero District, Morogoro Region, south central Tanzania. It is the headquarters of the Kilombero District administration and the main trading centre for Kilombero and Ulanga districts. The town is located near the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA) line, at the edge of the Kilombero Valley, a vast swampland flooded by the mighty Kilombero River.

People

Population205,843
Density1,002/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain60.0 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Population205,843
Population Density1,002 / sq mi
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Coordinates-8.1333°, 36.6833°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMorogoro
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation60.0 inches (1,525 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ifakara

Ifakara is a large city in Tanzania (Morogoro) with a population of 205,843. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Ifakara

Ifakara has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.6°C), the coldest is Jun (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1327 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 20.6° / 34.6° 206.7
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 20.6° / 32.7° 202.7
Mar 25.1°C / 77°F 20.1° / 32.1° 213.8
Apr 23.9°C / 75°F 18.9° / 29.7° 231.2
May 22.5°C / 72°F 16.3° / 28.7° 131.2
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 14.4° / 28.9° 12.6
Jul 22.1°C / 72°F 14° / 29.9° 46.8
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 16.1° / 32.2° 35.2
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 17.8° / 34.7° 4.2
Oct 27°C / 81°F 19.3° / 36.7° 47.5
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 20.2° / 37° 71.8
Dec 27°C / 81°F 20.6° / 36.3° 123.5
Ifakara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above Tanzania avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area205.5 sq mi (532.1 km²)
Population Density1,002/sq mi
Coordinates-8.1333°N, 36.6833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.0"
58% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 14.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 2, 2020.

Jan 19, 2008 19 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.8 134 km
Oct 26, 2009 31 km NNE of Ilula, Tanzania M4.5 100 km
Jan 15, 2012 18 km WNW of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.4 124 km
Feb 2, 2020 86 km S of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.2 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 12.5 in
April 77°F (25°C) 14.3 in Wettest
May 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in

Ifakara has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 60.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (14.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Ifakara

96+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mtoni Primary School - - - -
Madukani Primary School - - - -
Maendeleo Primary School - - - -
Mahutanga Primary School - - - -
Makelo Primary School - - - -
Mapinduzi Primary School - - - -
Mbasa Primary School - - - -
Mhola Primary School - - - -
Michenga Primary School - - - -
Miembeni Primary School - - - -
Milola Primary School - - - -
Mlabani Primary School - - - -
Machipi Primary School - - - -
Site Primary School - - - -
Uhuru Primary School - - - -
ST.MARYS ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL - - - -
BIRGIT ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL - - - -
MAARIFA DAY CARE - - - -
LUPA PRIMARY SCHOOL - - - -
GREEN VALLEY OPEN SCHOOL - - - -
Mhola primary school - - - -
ST. Marry english medium school - - - -
Benignis Secondary School - - - -
MLABANI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Kapolo Primary School - - - -
MLABANI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KIBAONI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
BRAVO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
TECHFORT SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KILOMBERO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
LUMEMO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Kivukoni Primary School - - - -
Ifakara Primary School - - - -
Jamhuli Primary School - - - -
Jangwani Primary School - - - -
Jongo Primary School - - - -
KIBAONI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Katindiuka Primary School - - - -
Katrin Primary School - - - -
Kibaoni Primary School - - - -
Kigamboni Primary School - - - -
Kikwawila Primary School - - - -
Kilama A Primary School - - - -
Kining'ina Primary School - - - -
Kiyongwile Primary School - - - -
Lihami Primary School - - - -
Lipangalala Primary School - - - -
Lumemo Primary School - - - -
Milola Primary School - - - -
Lungongole Primary School - - - -
Machipi Primary School - - - -
Madukani Primary School - - - -
Maendeleo Primary School - - - -
Mahutanga Primary School - - - -
Makelo Primary School - - - -
Mapinduzi Primary School - - - -
Mbasa Primary School - - - -
Mhola Primary School - - - -
Michenga Primary School - - - -
Miembeni Primary School - - - -
Lumemo Primary School - - - -
Mlabani Primary School - - - -
Mtoni Primary School - - - -
Site Primary School - - - -
Uhuru Primary School - - - -
ST.MARYS ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL - - - -
BIRGIT ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL - - - -
MAARIFA DAY CARE - - - -
LUPA PRIMARY SCHOOL - - - -
GREEN VALLEY OPEN SCHOOL - - - -
Mhola primary school - - - -
ST. Marry english medium school - - - -
Kapolo Primary School - - - -
BRAVO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
TECHFORT SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KILOMBERO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
LUMEMO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Kivukoni Primary School - - - -
Kivukoni B Primary School - - - -
Ifakara Primary School - - - -
Ihanga Primary School - - - -
Jamhuli Primary School - - - -
Jangwani Primary School - - - -
Jongo Primary School - - - -
Benignis Secondary School - - - -
Katindiuka Primary School - - - -
Katrin Primary School - - - -
Kibaoni Primary School - - - -
Kigamboni Primary School - - - -
Kikwawila Primary School - - - -
Kilama A Primary School - - - -
Kilama B Primary School - - - -
Kining'ina Primary School - - - -
Kiyongwile Primary School - - - -
Lihami Primary School - - - -
Lipangalala Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ifakara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Ifakara

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Betlehem
Jester Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Kilombero Mbega Resort
Mountains peak

Restaurants in Ifakara

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

January house

Cafes in Ifakara

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Business area

Cinemas in Ifakara

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Calvary church

Clinics in Ifakara

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Mziray Dispensary
Kibaoni Health Centre
Watani Dispensary

Train Stations in Ifakara

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ifakara
Kiberege

Bus Stations in Ifakara

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Terminal Ifakara

Gas Stations in Ifakara

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ester Fuel
Ester Fuel
Ester Oil
Make one

Banks in Ifakara

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CRDB BANK IFAKARA BRANCH
NMB Ifakara Branch

Airports Near Ifakara

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boma Ulanga Airstrip-Small Airport
Ifakara Airport-Small Airport
Kilombero Airport-Small Airport
Maboxi Airport-Small Airport
Mngeta Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ifakara

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ifakara Health Institute
Ifakara Health Institute

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ifakara

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kapolo SDA Church
Lipangalala
MASJID RAMADHANI NDUNA
MASJID RAMADHANI NDUNA
Msikiti
Place of worship
Saint-Patrick
Saint-Patrick
TANZANIA ASSEMBLIES OF GOD (TAG)
TANZANIA ASSEMBLIES OF GOD (TAG)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Around Ifakara

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 35
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 1
Cafes 1
Bars 4
Supermarkets 2
Banks 2
Hotels 2
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

🇹🇿 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 Ifakara

What is the population of Ifakara?

Ifakara has a population of 205,843 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 1,002 people per square mile, spread across 205.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ifakara?

Ifakara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.0 inches.

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