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Kishapu, Tanzania

Shinyanga · Tanzania

Kishapu is a small city in Shinyanga, Tanzania with a population of 16,371. Elevation: 3,835 ft (1,169 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

16,371 Population 6/sq mi density
3,835 ft Elevation 1,169 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Kishapu

Kishapu

Kishapu District is one of the three districts of the Shinyanga Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by the Maswa District, to the south by the Tabora Region, to the east by the Meatu District and to the west by the Shinyanga Rural and Urban Districts.

People

Population16,371
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation3,835 ft (1,169 m)
Population16,371
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation3,835 ft (1,169 m)
Coordinates-3.6167°, 33.8667°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceShinyanga
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (774 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kishapu

Kishapu is a small city in Tanzania (Shinyanga) with a population of 16,371. The city sits at an elevation of 3,835 feet (1,169 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Kishapu

Kishapu has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (21.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1283 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 15.7° / 29.9° 210.4
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 16° / 30.2° 150.2
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 15.8° / 30.4° 146.6
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 15.9° / 30.2° 143.3
May 22.1°C / 72°F 14.2° / 30.2° 49.9
Jun 22°C / 72°F 13.1° / 31.1° 7.6
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 12.6° / 32.1° 2.1
Aug 24.3°C / 76°F 14.1° / 34.2° 12.5
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 15.9° / 34.9° 23.2
Oct 26.2°C / 79°F 17° / 36° 60.4
Nov 24.2°C / 75°F 17° / 34.4° 237.2
Dec 22.6°C / 73°F 16.1° / 30.2° 239.5
Kishapu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,835 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above Tanzania avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,835 ft (1,169 m)
Area2,664.8 sq mi (6,901.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-3.6167°N, 33.8667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 25, 2025.

May 18, 2002 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania M5.5 80 km
Feb 3, 2009 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 114 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 115 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 60 km
Sep 3, 1993 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.9 47 km
Sep 20, 2011 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.8 86 km
Oct 7, 2009 55 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.7 107 km
Oct 15, 2009 48 km SW of Ngorongoro, Tanzania M4.7 143 km
Oct 6, 2009 43 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania M4.6 121 km
Jan 20, 2023 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.6 68 km
Oct 26, 2009 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.6 102 km
Jan 11, 2010 44 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M4.5 120 km
Feb 15, 2009 41 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M4.5 122 km
Oct 6, 2009 47 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.5 104 km
Feb 15, 2009 40 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M4.5 130 km
Oct 7, 2009 45 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania M4.4 118 km
Oct 6, 2009 55 km WNW of Dongobesh, Tanzania M4.4 120 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 126 km
Oct 7, 2009 46 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M4.3 120 km
Jul 30, 2009 55 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania M4.2 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
February 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in Warmest
November 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in

Kishapu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kishapu

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mwabusiga Primary School
MWATAGA SECONDARY SCHOOL
KISHAPU SECONDARY SCHOOL
IGAGA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Buduhe Primary School
Iboja Primary School
Igaga Primary School
Isoso Primary School
Mangu Primary School
Mhunze Primary School
Migunga Primary School
IGAGA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Mwamagembe Primary School
Mwangongo Primary School
Mwanulu Primary School
Mwataga Primary School
Uchunga Primary School
Shule ya AwaliKishapu Primary School
Shule ya AwaliLubaga Primary School
Mhunze Primary School
KISHAPU SECONDARY SCHOOL
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Hotels in Kishapu

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wande Hotel

Clinics in Kishapu

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Badi Dispensary
Igaga B Dispensary
Lubaga Dispensary
Migunga Dispensary
Mwamashele Dispensary
Shagihilu Dispensary
Uchunga Dispensary

Bus Stations in Kishapu

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mhunze Bus Stand

Airports Near Kishapu

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Buturi AirportSmall Airport
Golden Pride Mines AirportSmall Airport
Kirondatal AirportSmall Airport
Maswa AirstripSmall Airport
Mwadui AirportMWNSmall Airport
Shinyanga AirportSHYSmall Airport

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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kishapu

What is the population of Kishapu?

Kishapu has a population of 16,371 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,664.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kishapu?

Kishapu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.

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