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Kandete, Tanzania
Mbeya · Tanzania
Kandete is a small city in Mbeya, Tanzania with a population of 10,318. Elevation: 5,177 ft (1,578 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kandete
Kandete is an administrative ward in the Busokelo District of the Mbeya Region of Tanzania. In 2016 the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics report there were 11,334 people in the ward, from 10,284 in 2012.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,318 |
| Population Density | 247 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,177 ft (1,578 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.1500°, 33.8000° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Mbeya |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.7 inches (1,288 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kandete
Kandete is a small city in Tanzania (Mbeya) with a population of 10,318. The city sits at an elevation of 5,177 feet (1,578 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Kandete
Kandete 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 | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,177 ft (1,578 m) |
| Area | 41.8 sq mi (108.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 247/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.1500°N, 33.8000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 9 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 15 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 32 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 8.6 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 8.5 in |
Kandete has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 53°F in July to 62°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.3") and August the driest (0.2").
Schools in Kandete
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| LUTEBA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| MWAKALELI SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| ISANGE SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Kigulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Angaza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bujingijila Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwilando Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ipelo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ipoma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ipyela Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Isange Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itebe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itete-Luteba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kandete Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyejo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kilasi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisalala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lubala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lugombo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lupaso Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lusanje Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mapambano Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbigili Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbisa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpombo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nsanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sanganilo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbafwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Kandete
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moravian Church Museum |
Farmers Markets in Kandete
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lwangwa Sokoni | |||||
| Ntangasale Market |
Clinics in Kandete
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kandete
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Songwe Airport | MBI | Medium Airport |
| Chitipa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chunya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbarali Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbeya Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kandete
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mbigili |
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What is the population of Kandete?
Kandete has a population of 10,318 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 247 people per square mile, spread across 41.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kandete?
Kandete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.7 inches.