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Lalago, Tanzania

Simiyu · Tanzania

Lalago is a small city in Simiyu, Tanzania with a population of 22,551. Elevation: 3,858 ft (1,176 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

22,551 Population 12/sq mi density
3,858 ft Elevation 1,176 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population22,551
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation3,858 ft (1,176 m)
Population22,551
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation3,858 ft (1,176 m)
Coordinates-3.4500°, 33.9500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceSimiyu
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (781 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lalago

Lalago is a small city in Tanzania (Simiyu) with a population of 22,551. The city sits at an elevation of 3,858 feet (1,176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Lalago

Lalago 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
Lalago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,858 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Tanzania avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,858 ft (1,176 m)
Area1,815.1 sq mi (4,701.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-3.4500°N, 33.9500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

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 65 km
Feb 3, 2009 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 112 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 114 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 42 km
Sep 3, 1993 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.9 62 km
Sep 20, 2011 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.8 98 km
Oct 7, 2009 55 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.7 107 km
Oct 15, 2009 48 km SW of Ngorongoro, Tanzania M4.7 133 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 75 km
Oct 26, 2009 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.6 98 km
Jan 11, 2010 44 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M4.5 120 km
Feb 15, 2009 41 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M4.5 123 km
Oct 6, 2009 47 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.5 106 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 M4.4 118 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 M4.2 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
February 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Warmest
November 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in

Lalago has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Lalago

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shiya Primary School
Mwandete7 Primary School
Mwamashindike Primary School
Mwakidiga Primary School
Lalago Ufundi Primary School
Lalago Nje Primary School
Gula Primary School
LALAGO SECONDARY SCHOOL
MWANDETE SECONDARY SCHOOL
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Clinics in Lalago

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Budekwa Dispensary
Gula Dispensary
Ikulilo Dispensary
Lalago Health Centre
Shinyangamwenge Dispensary

Airports Near Lalago

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Buturi AirportSmall Airport
Maswa AirstripSmall Airport
Mbono 2 AirportSmall 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
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lalago

What is the population of Lalago?

Lalago has a population of 22,551 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 1,815.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lalago?

Lalago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

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