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Igurusi, Tanzania
Mbeya · Tanzania
Igurusi is a small city in Mbeya, Tanzania with a population of 25,000. Elevation: 4,127 ft (1,258 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Igurusi
Igurusi is an administrative ward in the Mbarali district of the Mbeya Region of Tanzania. In 2022 the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics report there were more than 28,000 people in the ward, from 24,573 in 2016.
People
Climate
| Population | 25,000 |
| Population Density | 529 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,127 ft (1,258 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.8500°, 33.8500° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Mbeya |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.4 inches (1,051 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Igurusi
Igurusi is a small city in Tanzania (Mbeya) with a population of 25,000. The city sits at an elevation of 4,127 feet (1,258 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Igurusi
Igurusi 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 | 61.9°F |
| 15% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,127 ft (1,258 m) |
| Area | 47.3 sq mi (122.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8500°N, 33.8500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 36 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 38 km |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 43 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 8.0 in |
Igurusi has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 56°F in July to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Igurusi
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uhumbule Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Msiswi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mkola Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mambi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itamboleo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilolo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Igurusi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lusese Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Majenje Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maendeleo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Igurusi Mpya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwanyo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Igurusi
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Igurusi
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Igurusi
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Igurusi
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 Igurusi?
Igurusi has a population of 25,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 529 people per square mile, spread across 47.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Igurusi?
Igurusi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches.