Laela, Tanzania

Rukwa · Tanzania

Laela is a small city in Rukwa, Tanzania with a population of 19,185. Elevation: 5,131 ft (1,564 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

19,185 Population
5,131 ft Elevation 1,564 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population19,185

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation5,131 ft (1,564 m)
Population19,185
Elevation5,131 ft (1,564 m)
Coordinates-8.5667°, 32.0500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceRukwa
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.7 inches (931 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Laela

Laela is a small city in Tanzania (Rukwa) with a population of 19,185. The city sits at an elevation of 5,131 feet (1,564 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Laela

Laela has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Oct (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1661 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.9°C / 66°F 14.3° / 24.9° 424.9
Feb 19.1°C / 66°F 13.9° / 25.4° 249.2
Mar 19.1°C / 66°F 14.1° / 25° 250.2
Apr 18.6°C / 66°F 12° / 24.3° 144.7
May 17°C / 63°F 9.5° / 23.9° 25.1
Jun 15.1°C / 59°F 6.9° / 23.3° 13.4
Jul 14.9°C / 59°F 6.2° / 24.3° 10.0
Aug 17°C / 63°F 7.7° / 27.1° 26.0
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 9.4° / 29.4° 9.6
Oct 21.6°C / 71°F 12.3° / 30.9° 56.9
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 14.1° / 30.7° 193.1
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 14° / 26.7° 258.6
Laela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,131 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Tanzania avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation5,131 ft (1,564 m)
Coordinates8.5667°S, 32.0500°E
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
4% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.56"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.7 on May 16, 2025.

Aug 18, 1994 55 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania M5.9 130 km
May 7, 1999 47 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania M5.6 126 km
Feb 20, 2002 44 km NE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M5.5 100 km
Mar 21, 2019 54 km E of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M5.5 73 km
May 7, 1999 38 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania M5.2 128 km
Jun 8, 2013 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania M4.9 60 km
May 16, 2025 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.7 143 km
Jan 17, 2018 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania M4.7 50 km
Jun 12, 1997 55 km NNE of Mungwi, Zambia M4.6 139 km
Mar 6, 2010 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.6 64 km
Sep 18, 2001 24 km E of Chala, Tanzania M4.5 130 km
Jan 21, 2021 6 km SSE of Mbala, Zambia M4.4 81 km
May 31, 2024 22 km N of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.4 107 km
Feb 22, 2002 37 km ENE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M4.3 88 km
Feb 2, 2019 54 km NW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.3 67 km
Jan 25, 2008 92 km ENE of Laela, Tanzania M4.1 93 km
Aug 2, 1996 44 km NNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.1 131 km
Nov 1, 2013 7 km W of Mbala, Zambia M4.1 89 km
Feb 22, 2002 28 km NE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M4.0 91 km
Feb 18, 2002 35 km ENE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M3.9 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 172 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 7.6 in Wettest
February 69°F (20°C) 6.7 in
March 69°F (20°C) 6.9 in
April 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Warmest
November 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 7.0 in

Laela has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in July to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Laela

16 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ndelema Primary School - - - -
Mtindilo Primary School - - - -
Mteta Primary School - - - -
Mpembano Primary School - - - -
Movu Primary School - - - -
Miangalua Primary School - - - -
Lusaka Primary School - - - -
Lowe Primary School - - - -
Laela B Primary School - - - -
Laela A Primary School - - - -
Kisalala Primary School - - - -
Kamyalile Primary School - - - -
Kamnyazya Primary School - - - -
LOWE primary school - - - -
LUSAKA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
LAELA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
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Hotels in Laela

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The City Lodge

Bus Stations in Laela

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kalambanzitwe bus station

Airports Near Laela

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gua Airport-Small Airport
Kapenta Airport-Small Airport
Mbala AirportMMQSmall Airport
Sumbawanga AirportSUTSmall Airport

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Meteorites
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Meteorites Near Laela

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Laela.

Name Year Description
Ivuna 1938

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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What is the population of Laela?

Laela has a population of 19,185 residents and is located in Tanzania..

What is the weather like in Laela?

Laela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.

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