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).
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 16,371 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,835 ft (1,169 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.6167°, 33.8667° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Shinyanga |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.5 inches (774 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,835 ft (1,169 m) |
| Area | 2,664.8 sq mi (6,901.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6167°N, 33.8667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
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 | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Kishapu
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kishapu
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kishapu
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kishapu
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buturi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Golden Pride Mines Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kirondatal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maswa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mwadui Airport | MWN | Small Airport |
| Shinyanga Airport | SHY | Small Airport |
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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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