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Ipinda, Tanzania

Mbeya · Tanzania

Ipinda is a small city in Mbeya, Tanzania with a population of 17,775. Elevation: 1,608 ft (490 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,775 Population 1,051/sq mi density
1,608 ft Elevation 490 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
83.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Ipinda

Ipinda is an administrative ward in the Kyela district of the Mbeya Region of Tanzania. In 2016 the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics report there were 22,976 people in the ward, from 20,847 in 2012.

People

Population17,775
Density1,051/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain83.1 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation1,608 ft (490 m)
Population17,775
Population Density1,051 / sq mi
Elevation1,608 ft (490 m)
Coordinates-9.4833°, 33.9000°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMbeya
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation83.1 inches (2,111 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ipinda

Ipinda is a small city in Tanzania (Mbeya) with a population of 17,775. The city sits at an elevation of 1,608 feet (490 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Ipinda

Ipinda has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Nov (25°C), the coldest is Jul (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1925 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 16.9° / 30.7° 457.6
Feb 22.2°C / 72°F 16.8° / 30.4° 368.0
Mar 22°C / 72°F 16.6° / 30° 358.0
Apr 21°C / 70°F 14.3° / 28.5° 174.4
May 18.6°C / 65°F 11.8° / 26.5° 48.1
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 9.3° / 24.8° 15.9
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 8.7° / 24.5° 55.4
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 9.8° / 28.1° 29.4
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 11.4° / 31.5° 2.6
Oct 23.6°C / 75°F 14.4° / 34° 21.1
Nov 25°C / 77°F 16.5° / 34.7° 104.7
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 17° / 32.8° 290.1
Ipinda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,608 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above Tanzania avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,608 ft (490 m)
Area16.9 sq mi (43.8 km²)
Population Density1,051/sq mi
Coordinates-9.4833°N, 33.9000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 23.82"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on May 16, 2025.

Dec 19, 2009 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M6.0 70 km
Dec 8, 2009 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.9 52 km
Dec 6, 2009 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.8 72 km
Dec 12, 2009 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.5 51 km
Dec 6, 2009 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.3 77 km
Dec 6, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.2 60 km
Aug 31, 2002 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania M5.2 53 km
Dec 6, 2009 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.1 69 km
Dec 6, 2009 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.1 72 km
Dec 7, 2009 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 72 km
Dec 7, 2009 Malawi M5.0 70 km
May 21, 2003 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 68 km
Dec 7, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 58 km
May 17, 1992 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 44 km
Dec 11, 2009 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 67 km
May 17, 1992 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi M4.8 64 km
Mar 14, 2004 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania M4.8 117 km
Dec 6, 2009 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi M4.8 60 km
May 16, 2025 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.7 97 km
Aug 21, 2004 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania M4.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 31 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 46 km
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 67 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 7.8 in
February 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in
March 76°F (24°C) 14.7 in
April 75°F (24°C) 23.8 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 11.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
September 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
October 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
December 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in

Ipinda has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 83.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (23.8") and September the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Ipinda

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kafundo Primary School - - - -
Mbula Primary School - - - -
Mapinduzi Primary School - - - -
Malangali Primary School - - - -
Makwale Primary School - - - -
Mahenge Primary School - - - -
Mabunga Primary School - - - -
Mababu Primary School - - - -
Lutusyo Primary School - - - -
Lupaso Primary School - - - -
Lukwego Primary School - - - -
Lukama Primary School - - - -
Kyangala Primary School - - - -
Kisale Primary School - - - -
Kilombero Primary School - - - -
Kanga Primary School - - - -
Mpunguti Primary School - - - -
Jitegemee Primary School - - - -
Isuba Primary School - - - -
Isimba Primary School - - - -
Ipinda Primary School - - - -
Ikulu Primary School - - - -
Ibale Primary School - - - -
Bwato Primary School - - - -
Bukinga Primary School - - - -
IPINDA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
NTABA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KAFUNDO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MAKWALE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
IPANDE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
NDOBO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Matema Beach High School - - - -
Ngeleka Primary School - - - -
Matema Beach High School - - - -
Kisyosyo Primary School - - - -
Matema Beach Secondary School - - - -
Ibale Primary School - - - -
Mahenge Primary School - - - -
Lusungo Secondary school - - - -
Ndobo Secondary School - - - -
Kyangala Primary School - - - -
Ipinda Secondary School - - - -
Dinobb Secondary School - - - -
CBM Pre and Primary English Medium School - - - -
Jitegemee Primary School - - - -
Ipande secondary school - - - -
Ikama Secondary School - - - -
Ntaba Primary School - - - -
DiNoBB HIGH SCHOOL - - - -
Ndobo Primary School - - - -
Mwangaza Primary School - - - -
Masungo Primary School - - - -
Kisegese Primary School - - - -
Kingili Primary School - - - -
Kasyabone Primary School - - - -
Kapula Primary School - - - -
Talatala Primary School - - - -
Sebe Primary School - - - -
Njugilo Primary School - - - -
Ngolela Primary School - - - -
Ngeleka Primary School - - - -
Ndobo Primary School - - - -
Mwenge Primary School - - - -
Mwambusye Primary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Ipinda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fogetu Market
Gulio
Gulio la Busale
Kadudu Market
Kafundo Market
Kibanda Market
Kwa mwenyekiti
Lubele Market
Lwangwa Sokoni
lyulilo Market
Mabunga Danida
Mafula Sopu Market
Mahenge Market
Malangali Centre Market
Mbiasyo Market
Ngamanga Market
Ntangasale Market
Olofea Market
Soko
Soko Kuu la Kyela

Restaurants in Ipinda

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mgahawa

Clinics in Ipinda

25 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ane Dispensary
Bethlehemu Sanitarium Clinic
Fubu Dispensary
Ikama
Ipande Dispensary
Ipinda Health Centre
Kasyabone Dispensary
Kisale Dispensary
Lukwego Dispensary
Lutusyo Dispensary
Mahenge Dispensary
Mahenge Dispensary
Makwale Dispensary
Muungano Dispendary
Ndobo Dispensary
Ngamanga Dispensary
Ngamanga Dispensary
Ngyekye Dispensary
Ntaba Dispensary
Ntebela Medics
Schone Dispensary
Uhai Dispensary
Zahanati ya kisukitu
Zahanati ya Makwale
Zahanati ya Ngyekwe

Bus Stations in Ipinda

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stendi ya Matema

Stadiums & Teams in Ipinda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ipinda

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karonga AirportKGJMedium Airport
Songwe AirportMBIMedium Airport
Chitipa Airport-Small Airport
Mbeya Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Area
43.8 km² (16.9 mi²)

🇹🇿 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 Ipinda

What is the population of Ipinda?

Ipinda has a population of 17,775 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 1,051 people per square mile, spread across 16.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ipinda?

Ipinda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.1 inches.

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