Iringa, Tanzania

Iringa · Tanzania

Iringa is a large city in Iringa, Tanzania with a population of 202,490. Elevation: 5,331 ft (1,625 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

202,490 Population 642/sq mi density

5,331 ft Elevation 1,625 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 20°C

26.8 in Annual Rain

Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Iringa

Iringa is a city in Tanzania with a population of 202,490 and situated at a latitude of 7.77°S and longitude of 35.69°E. The name is derived from the Hehe word lilinga, meaning fort. Iringa is the administrative capital of Iringa Region. Iringa Municipal Council is the administrative designation of the Municipality of Iringa.
Iringa has been one of the coldest regions in Tanzania due to its geographical location but that has attracted a lot of tourists from colder regions abroad especially Western Europe. Iringa also hosts one of Africa’s largest national parks the Ruaha National Park.

People

Population202,490

Density642/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)

Rain26.8 in/yr

Sunny Days287/yr

Elevation5,331 ft (1,625 m)

Population	202,490
Population Density	642 / sq mi
Elevation	5,331 ft (1,625 m)
Coordinates	-7.7667°, 35.7000°
Timezone	Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Country	🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / Province	Iringa
Average Temperature	67°F (20°C)
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation	26.8 inches (680 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Iringa

Iringa is a large city in Tanzania (Iringa) with a population of 202,490. The city sits at an elevation of 5,331 feet (1,625 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Iringa

Iringa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 601 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0°C / 32°F	- / -	133.8
Feb	0°C / 32°F	- / -	101.0
Mar	0°C / 32°F	- / -	124.7
Apr	0°C / 32°F	- / -	62.3
May	0°C / 32°F	- / -	11.5
Jun	0°C / 32°F	- / -	0.6
Jul	0°C / 32°F	- / -	0.1
Aug	0°C / 32°F	- / -	0.0
Sep	0°C / 32°F	- / -	0.0
Oct	0°C / 32°F	- / -	3.2
Nov	0°C / 32°F	- / -	35.6
Dec	0°C / 32°F	- / -	127.7

Iringa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,331 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	67.1°F
	24% above Tanzania avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,331 ft (1,625 m)
Area	315.5 sq mi (817.2 km²)
Population Density	642/sq mi
Coordinates	-7.7667°N, 35.7000°W
Timezone	Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"

30% below Tanzania avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.91"

Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.3 on May 10, 2022.

Aug 26, 2001	47 km SSE of Mafinga, Tanzania	M4.6	52 km
Mar 5, 2018	70 km NNE of Mafinga, Tanzania	M4.5	126 km
Oct 26, 2009	31 km NNE of Ilula, Tanzania	M4.5	63 km
May 23, 2012	24 km NNE of Izazi, Tanzania	M4.4	86 km
May 10, 2022	75 km N of Mafinga, Tanzania	M4.3	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	5.9 in	Wettest
February	69°F (20°C)	5.4 in
March	68°F (20°C)	5.8 in
April	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in
June	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	63°F (17°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
August	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in
September	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in
October	69°F (21°C)	0.3 in
November	71°F (21°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
December	70°F (21°C)	5.0 in

Iringa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in July to 71°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Iringa

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
Amani Christian Training Center	College	-	,
Amani Christian Training Centre	College	-	,
Back Entrance Gate Mkwawa University	University	-	,
École Technique IMC de Mgongo	College	-	,
Klerruu Teachers College	College	-	,
Mkwawa University of Education -UDSM	University	-	,
RETCO	College	-	,
RUCU	University	-	,
sanaa house	College	-	Visit →
University of Iringa	University	-	,

Schools in Iringa

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

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Ipogolo Secondary School	-	-	-	-
St. Charles Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ugele Primary School	-	-	-	-
St Dominic's Primary School	-	-	-	-
Main Entrance Gate Mkwawa University	-	-	-	-
Kihesa Primary School	-	-	-	-
Itamba Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mkwawa Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Mapinduzi English Medium Primary School	-	-	-	-
mlandege secondary school	-	-	-	-
Njiapanda Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mkimbizi Primary School	-	-	-	-
Wangama Primary School	-	-	-	-
Tagamenda Primary School	-	-	-	-
Nyabula Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mgera Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kitayawa Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kalenga Primary School	-	-	-	-
Isakalilo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Beltramino Primary School	-	-	-	-
Wilolesi Primary School	-	-	-	-
Viziwi Primary School	-	-	-	-
Umoja Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ulonge Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ukombozi Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ugele Primary School	-	-	-	-
Tumaini Primary School	-	-	-	-
Sabasaba Primary School	-	-	-	-
Nyumbatatu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ngome Primary School	-	-	-	-
Nduli Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ndiuka Primary School	-	-	-	-
Muungano Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mtwivila Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mshikamano Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mnazi Mmoja Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mlangali Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mlandege Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mkoga Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mgongo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mawelewele Primary School	-	-	-	-
Maendeleo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Lugalo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kitwilu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kilongayena Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kihesa Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kigonzile Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kigambo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kibwabwa Primary School	-	-	-	-
Jitegemee Primary School	-	-	-	-
J.J Mungai Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ipogolo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ilala Primary School	-	-	-	-
Igumbilo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Igeleke Primary School	-	-	-	-
Hoho Primary School	-	-	-	-
Gangilonga English Medium Primary School	-	-	-	-
Chemchem Primary School	-	-	-	-
Azimio Primary School	-	-	-	-
Sopheet open school	-	-	-	-
mshkamano stadium	-	-	-	-
Mawelewele Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Iringa International School	-	-	-	-
Ummu Salaama	-	-	-	-
Wangama Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kigonzile Primary School	-	-	-	-
St. Dominic Savio Pre & Primary School	-	-	-	-
CDTI	-	-	-	-
Ilala Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mwembetogwa Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Klerruu Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Kitwiru Secondary Cshool	-	-	-	-
VETA Iringa	-	-	-	-
Iringa Girls Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Mkwawa Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Kihesa Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Highlands Primary School	-	-	-	-
Highlands Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Lugalo Secondary School	-	-	-	-
shule ya msingi mshikamano	-	-	-	-
shule ya msingi nduli	-	-	-	-
lipuli sekondari	-	-	-	-
Ruaha Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Ipogolo Secondary School	-	-	-	-
St. Charles Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ugele Primary School	-	-	-	-
St Dominic's Primary School	-	-	-	-
Main Entrance Gate Mkwawa University	-	-	-	-
Kihesa Primary School	-	-	-	-
Itamba Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mkwawa Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Mapinduzi English Medium Primary School	-	-	-	-
mlandege secondary school	-	-	-	-
Njiapanda Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mkimbizi Primary School	-	-	-	-
Tagamenda Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kitayawa Primary School	-	-	-	-
Isakalilo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Beltramino Primary School	-	-	-	-
Wilolesi Primary School	-	-	-	-
Viziwi Primary School	-	-	-	-
Umoja Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ukombozi Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ugele Primary School	-	-	-	-
Tumaini Primary School	-	-	-	-
Sabasaba Primary School	-	-	-	-
Nyumbatatu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ngome Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ndiuka Primary School	-	-	-	-
Muungano Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mtwivila Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mshikamano Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mnazi Mmoja Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mlangali Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mlandege Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mgongo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mawelewele Primary School	-	-	-	-
Maendeleo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Lugalo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kitwilu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kilongayena Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kihesa Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kigonzile Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kigambo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kibwabwa Primary School	-	-	-	-
Jitegemee Primary School	-	-	-	-
J.J Mungai Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ipogolo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ilala Primary School	-	-	-	-
Igumbilo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Igeleke Primary School	-	-	-	-
Hoho Primary School	-	-	-	-
Gangilonga English Medium Primary School	-	-	-	-
Chemchem Primary School	-	-	-	-
Azimio Primary School	-	-	-	-
Sopheet open school	-	-	-	-
Mawelewele Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Iringa International School	-	-	-	-
Ummu Salaama	-	-	-	-
Kigonzile Primary School	-	-	-	-
St. Dominic Savio Pre & Primary School	-	-	-	-
CDTI	-	-	-	-
Ilala Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mwembetogwa Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Klerruu Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Kitwiru Secondary Cshool	-	-	-	-
VETA Iringa	-	-	-	-
Iringa Girls Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Mkwawa Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Kihesa Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Highlands Primary School	-	-	-	-
Highlands Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Lugalo Secondary School	-	-	-	-
shule ya msingi mshikamano	-	-	-	-

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Museums in Iringa

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Iringa Boma Regional Museum and Cultural Center
Isimila Stone Age Site
makumbusho chief MKWAWA

Farmers Markets in Iringa

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
idunda market
idunda market
Iringa Maasai Market
Iringa Maasai Market
Kihesa Market
Magari Mabovu Mitumba Market
Soko la Kalenga
soko la ngome

Hotels in Iringa

16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Country SIDE

Gentle Hills Hotel

Kalenga West Park Hotel

Kwanzu Hotel with Wifi

M.R. Hotels

Mufindi Guest House Iringa

Neema Guest House

New Ruaha International Lodge

Queen Esther Hotel

Ruaha International lodge

Sai Villa

Sunset

Twiga cafe

White House Hotel

Zakinn

Restaurants in Iringa

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baba Nusa

BBQ Hut

CHAULA

Dolphy Cafe

Greek Club

Indian restaurant

Kontena

Mama Iringa

Mama's Kitchen

Restaurant The Ambassador

Sai Villa

The Chimney

Twiga Cafe

Cafes in Iringa

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Iringa Boma Cafe

Neema Crafts Cafe

Zoos in Iringa

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mkwawa Magic Site

Clinics in Iringa

13 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Amal Dispensary

Itamba Dispensary

Kihesa Dispensary

Kituo cha Afya Ipogolo

Kituo Cha Afya Mkwawa

Mkimbizi Dispensary

Nduli Dispensary

zahanati ya Igumbilo

zahanati ya kitanzini (dispensary)

zahanati ya kitwiru

zahanati ya njiapanda

Zahanati ya Polisi Iringa

Zahanati ya Saba Saba

Bus Stations in Iringa

7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Igumbilo Bus Station

Ipogolo Bus Stand

Iringa Main Bus Station

Iringa Rular Buses Station

mlandege

stendi ya daladala kalenga

TZ #6720485185

Gas Stations in Iringa

12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ASAS

Camel Oil

HOPE

Petron

Puma Petrol Station

TFA

Total Petrol Station

TZ #1484706899

TZ #1489207856

TZ #1489207925

TZ #285283571

TZ #9558853617

Banks in Iringa

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays

CRDB Bank

Exim ATM

NMB

Tanzanian Postal Bank

Gyms in Iringa

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golden Gym Health Fitness Center

Home Gym

TZ #5317944928

Stadiums & Teams in Iringa

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Iringa

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Iringa Airport	IRI	Medium Airport
Ifunda Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Kibebe Airport	-	Small Airport
Kibidula Airport	-	Small Airport
Mafinga Airport	-	Small Airport
Mngeta Airport	-	Small Airport
Mtera Airport	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Iringa

25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Ahmadiyya Masjid Bait-Un-Nur
Al-Masjid Noor
Anglican Church
Anglican Church
Consolata Parish - Iringa
Dhinureyn
ELCT Iringa Diocese
Greek Orthodox
Greek Orthodox
JW -Jehovah Witness
JW -Jehovah Witness
Kihesa Lutheran Church
Kihesa Lutheran Church
KKKT Mkwawa
Masjid Al Furqan
MSIKITI WA IJUMAA
Regional's House IMC - Iringa
Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
Saint George Church
Saint George Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church
St.Don Bosco
St.Don Bosco

Quick Facts

Timezone

Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Elevation

1,550 m (5,086 ft)

Around Iringa

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools	56
Hospitals	6
Pharmacies	3
Restaurants	11
Cafes	3
Bars	8
Supermarkets	2
Banks	4
Museums	1
Hotels	13
Parks	4
Police Stations	1
Places of Worship	7

Things to See Near Iringa

2 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)

• Unnamed

🌄 Viewpoints (1)

• Speaking Stone

🇹🇿 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 Iringa

What is the population of Iringa?

Iringa has a population of 202,490 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 642 people per square mile, spread across 315.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Iringa?

Iringa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches.

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