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Kyela, Tanzania
Mbeya · Tanzania
Kyela is a mid-size city in Mbeya, Tanzania with a population of 47,000. Elevation: 1,634 ft (498 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kyela
Kyela is one of the seven districts of Mbeya Region, Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by Rungwe District, to the northeast by Njombe Region, to the southeast by Lake Nyasa, to the south by Malawi and to the west by Ileje District.
People
Climate
| Population | 47,000 |
| Population Density | 104 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,634 ft (498 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.5833°, 33.8500° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Mbeya |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 80.9 inches (2,055 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kyela
Kyela is a mid-size city in Tanzania (Mbeya) with a population of 47,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,634 feet (498 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Kyela
Kyela has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Nov (25°C), the coldest is Jul (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1925 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.4°F |
| 41% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,634 ft (498 m) |
| Area | 450.7 sq mi (1,167.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.5833°N, 33.8500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 40 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 54 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 74 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 15.2 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 23.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 11.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in |
Kyela has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (23.4") and September the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Kyela
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandete Bible College | College | - | , |
| Kyela Moravian Vocational Training Center | College | - | , |
| Kyela Polytechnic College | College | - | , |
| New Mzomozi Health Institute | College | - | , |
Schools in Kyela
71+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kati Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itenya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itunge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kandete Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapamisya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapwili Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasumulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Isaki Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kikusya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kilasilo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyela Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyilila Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lamya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lubele Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maendeleo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Malungo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| NGANA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Kyela Polytechnic College | - | - | - | - |
| IKIMBA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| NGONGA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| ITOPE SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| NKUYU SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| MWAYA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| IKOLO SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| MWIGO SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Masebe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapwili Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyela Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katumba Songwe Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bujonde Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ibonde Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ibungu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikolo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ipyana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikolo secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tenende Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Uhuru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapwili Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Keifo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyela Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itunge Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Keifo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwigo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngonga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikimba Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sakambona High School | - | - | - | - |
| Magufuli Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngana Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itope Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Save Life English Medium school | - | - | - | - |
| Kabula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndwanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbako Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbogela Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbugani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mota Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpakani English medium Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpanda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muungano Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndandalo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkuyu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngamanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Njisi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkokwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkuyu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nnyange Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nsasa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyasa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kyela
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Kyela
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fogetu Market | |||||
| Gulio | |||||
| Gulio la Busale | |||||
| Kadudu Market | |||||
| Kafundo Market | |||||
| Kibanda Market | |||||
| Kwa mwenyekiti | |||||
| Lubele Market | |||||
| lyulilo Market | |||||
| Mabunga Danida | |||||
| Mafula Sopu Market | |||||
| Mahenge Market | |||||
| Malangali Centre Market | |||||
| Mbiasyo Market | |||||
| Ngamanga Market | |||||
| Olofea Market | |||||
| Soko | |||||
| Soko Kuu la Kyela |
Hotels in Kyela
17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kyela
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kyela
37 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kyela
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kyela
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kyela
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kyela
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kyela
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kyela
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Karonga Airport | KGJ | Medium Airport |
| Songwe Airport | MBI | Medium Airport |
| Chitipa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbeya Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kyela
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kyela
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| kwa mzee hafidhy | |
| TAG-K9 |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kyela
What is the population of Kyela?
Kyela has a population of 47,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 450.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kyela?
Kyela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.9 inches.