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Katumba, Tanzania
Mbeya · Tanzania
Katumba is a large city in Mbeya, Tanzania with a population of 108,558. Elevation: 4,551 ft (1,387 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Katumba
Katumba is an administrative ward in the Rungwe District of the Mbeya Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 10,965.
People
Climate
| Population | 108,558 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,551 ft (1,387 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.2333°, 33.6167° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Mbeya |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.3 inches (1,812 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Katumba
Katumba is a large city in Tanzania (Mbeya) with a population of 108,558. The city sits at an elevation of 4,551 feet (1,387 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Katumba
Katumba 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 | 68.0°F |
| 26% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,551 ft (1,387 m) |
| Area | 6,014.7 sq mi (15,578.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.2333°N, 33.6167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rungwe (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 12 km |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 19 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 28 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 12.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 15.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 9.4 in |
Katumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.3") and September the driest (0.4").
Schools in Katumba
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katabe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| LUPOTO SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| IPONJOLA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| LUFINGO SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| IKUTI SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Bunyakasege Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chuo Magereza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikuti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilalabwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iponjola Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ipyana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itiki Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabembe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapugi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Syukula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katumba1 Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibisi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinyika Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitope Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lufingo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lumbila Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lupoto Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lyenje Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Majombo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Salemu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Katumba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moravian Church Museum |
Farmers Markets in Katumba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiwira Soko | |||||
| Lwangwa Sokoni | |||||
| Malangali Centre Market | |||||
| Ntangasale Market |
Hotels in Katumba
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Katumba
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Katumba
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Karonga Airport | KGJ | Medium Airport |
| Songwe Airport | MBI | Medium Airport |
| Chitipa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chunya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbarali Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbeya Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Katumba?
Katumba has a population of 108,558 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 6,014.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Katumba?
Katumba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.3 inches.