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Ikungi, Tanzania

Singida · Tanzania

Ikungi is a small city in Singida, Tanzania with a population of 19,692. Elevation: 5,003 ft (1,525 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

19,692 Population 3/sq mi density
5,003 ft Elevation 1,525 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Ikungi

Ikungi is a town and an administrative ward in the Ikungi District of the Singida Region of Tanzania. It is the district's administrative seat. According to the 2002 census, the ward had a total population of 18,662. According to the 2012 Tanzania National Census, the population of Ikungi ward was 12,661.

People

Population19,692
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation5,003 ft (1,525 m)
Population19,692
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,003 ft (1,525 m)
Coordinates-5.1333°, 34.7667°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceSingida
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (641 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ikungi

Ikungi is a small city in Tanzania (Singida) with a population of 19,692. The city sits at an elevation of 5,003 feet (1,525 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Ikungi

Ikungi has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Oct (22.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1321 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.7°C / 69°F 14.9° / 29.1° 265.9
Feb 20.7°C / 69°F 14.5° / 28.2° 212.4
Mar 20.7°C / 69°F 14.6° / 28.3° 173.2
Apr 20.1°C / 68°F 14.2° / 27.1° 135.7
May 19.2°C / 67°F 12.5° / 26.6° 40.6
Jun 17.9°C / 64°F 10.2° / 26.3° 10.3
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 8.9° / 26.6° 12.2
Aug 19.1°C / 66°F 10.1° / 29.2° 30.0
Sep 21.2°C / 70°F 12.3° / 31.1° 9.1
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 13.4° / 32.5° 35.7
Nov 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 31.9° 164.4
Dec 21.5°C / 71°F 15.2° / 29.7° 231.7
Ikungi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,003 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above Tanzania avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,003 ft (1,525 m)
Area6,074.9 sq mi (15,733.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-5.1333°N, 34.7667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.39"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 8, 2025.

Nov 4, 2002 58 km N of Msanga, Tanzania M5.5 147 km
Aug 8, 2023 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.5 40 km
Mar 6, 2008 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.4 142 km
Dec 20, 1996 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.2 119 km
Feb 3, 2009 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 138 km
Apr 8, 2010 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 116 km
Sep 5, 2023 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.1 38 km
Jul 23, 1993 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.1 127 km
Jul 13, 2016 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania M5.1 139 km
Apr 26, 2010 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 128 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 132 km
Jul 9, 2025 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 78 km
Feb 17, 2023 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania M5.0 73 km
Jul 23, 1993 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 119 km
Aug 8, 2025 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania M5.0 40 km
Feb 16, 2023 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania M4.9 45 km
Jan 20, 2009 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.9 113 km
Apr 14, 2023 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania M4.9 27 km
Sep 3, 1993 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.9 149 km
Apr 15, 2011 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania M4.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
April 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in Warmest
December 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in

Ikungi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ikungi

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mahambe Primary School
UNYAHATI SECONDARY SCHOOL
IKUNGI SECONDARY SCHOOL
MUNKINYA SECONDARY SCHOOL
DADU SECONDARY SCHOOL
Damankia Primary School
Dungunyi Primary School
Ighuka Primary School
Ikungi Primary School
Kipumbuiko Primary School
Unyahati Primary School
Matare Primary School
Matongo Primary School
Mbwanjiki Primary School
Munkinya Primary School
Nkhoiree Primary School
Samaka Primary School
Teresa Delima Primary School
Ulyampiti Primary School
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Radio Stations near Ikungi

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ImbaNasi MP3

Hotels in Ikungi

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Safina Lodge

Clinics in Ikungi

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Matare
Matongo

Train Stations in Ikungi

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ikungi
Issuna

Bus Stations in Ikungi

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ikungi

Gas Stations in Ikungi

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coil

Airports Near Ikungi

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birise AirportSmall Airport
Gorimba AirportSmall Airport
Handa AirportSmall Airport
Kilimatinde AirportSmall Airport
Manyoni AirportSmall Airport
Manyoni North AirportSmall Airport
Singida AirportSmall 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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ikungi

What is the population of Ikungi?

Ikungi has a population of 19,692 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 6,074.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ikungi?

Ikungi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

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