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Kihangara, Tanzania

Mwanza · Tanzania

Kihangara is a small city in Mwanza, Tanzania with a population of 19,082. Elevation: 3,891 ft (1,186 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

19,082 Population 17/sq mi density
3,891 ft Elevation 1,186 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population19,082
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation3,891 ft (1,186 m)
Population19,082
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation3,891 ft (1,186 m)
Coordinates-2.5833°, 33.3500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMwanza
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation36.7 inches (931 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kihangara

Kihangara is a small city in Tanzania (Mwanza) with a population of 19,082. The city sits at an elevation of 3,891 feet (1,186 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Kihangara

Kihangara has an average annual temperature of 23.6°C (74°F). The hottest month is Sep (25.3°C), the coldest is Jun (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1536 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 18.6° / 27.9° 163.1
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 18.5° / 29.2° 139.2
Mar 23.5°C / 74°F 18.5° / 30° 174.5
Apr 23°C / 73°F 18.2° / 28.8° 192.6
May 22.8°C / 73°F 16.9° / 28.8° 55.9
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 15.4° / 29.8° 6.3
Jul 23.2°C / 74°F 15.2° / 30.5° 3.4
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 16.8° / 32° 38.9
Sep 25.3°C / 77°F 18.2° / 32.4° 95.9
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 18.4° / 32.3° 141.8
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 18.9° / 30.5° 300.7
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 18.9° / 27.7° 224.1
Kihangara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,891 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Tanzania avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,891 ft (1,186 m)
Area1,101.5 sq mi (2,852.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-2.5833°N, 33.3500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
4% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 4, 2022.

May 18, 2002 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania M5.5 56 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 83 km
Aug 31, 2021 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.8 144 km
Mar 24, 2018 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.7 142 km
Apr 24, 2020 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.4 144 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 72 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 123 km
Jul 31, 2002 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania M4.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
March 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Warmest
November 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in

Kihangara has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Kihangara

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Muya Primary School
KAHANGARA SECONDARY SCHOOL
MWABOMBA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Mwanekeyi Primary School
Bugabu Primary School
Bundilya Primary School
Ijinga Primary School
Ikelebelo Primary School
Ilungu Primary School
Kahangara Primary School
Kashishi Primary School
Kinago Primary School
Kinango sec school
Mwamanga Primary School
Ng'watelesha Primary School
Ngashe Primary School
Nyamahanga Primary School
Shinembo Primary School
Sima Kitongo Primary School
Yicheleba Primary School
Mwabomba Primary School
Mwangika Primary School
Nyamatala Primary School
Nyang'hingi Primary School
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Radio Stations near Kihangara

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Heaven Radio gospel MP3

Farmers Markets in Kihangara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Magu Market
Magu market

Clinics in Kihangara

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ijinga Dispensary
Kahangara Health Centre
Kinango Dispensary
Mwamanga Dispensary

Airports Near Kihangara

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mwanza International AirportMWZLarge Airport
Alliance AirstripSmall Airport
Maswa AirstripSmall Airport
Nansio AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kihangara

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Bernadette parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

🇹🇿 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 Kihangara

What is the population of Kihangara?

Kihangara has a population of 19,082 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 1,101.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kihangara?

Kihangara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.

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