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Ilembula, Tanzania
Njombe · Tanzania
Ilembula is a small city in Njombe, Tanzania with a population of 18,870. Elevation: 4,675 ft (1,425 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
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About Ilembula
Ilembula is a town and ward in Wanging'ombe district in the Njombe Region of the Tanzanian Southern Highlands. Its population according to the 2002 Tanzanian census is 18,126.
People
Climate
| Population | 18,870 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,675 ft (1,425 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.9000°, 34.5833° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Njombe |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.7 inches (957 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ilembula
Ilembula is a small city in Tanzania (Njombe) with a population of 18,870. The city sits at an elevation of 4,675 feet (1,425 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Ilembula
Ilembula has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Nov (21.5°C), the coldest is Jul (15.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1985 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,675 ft (1,425 m) |
| Area | 1,492.8 sq mi (3,866.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9000°N, 34.5833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 94 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 104 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 7.7 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
Ilembula has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in July to 71°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Ilembula
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanamalenga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| WANGING'OMBE SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Hanjawanu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Igando Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Igelehedza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Igula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilembula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iponda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itandula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iyayi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jetegemee Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wangutwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasagala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Korinto Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Luduga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lugoda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Matowo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mayale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpululu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Palangawanu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Utiga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wanging'ombe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Train Stations in Ilembula
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ilembula
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kibidula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mafinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbarali Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mufindi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ng'Wazi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Njombe Airport | JOM | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Ilembula?
Ilembula has a population of 18,870 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 1,492.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ilembula?
Ilembula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches.