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Lulindi, Tanzania

Mtwara · Tanzania

Lulindi is a small city in Mtwara, Tanzania with a population of 7,807. Elevation: 1,447 ft (441 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,807 Population 3/sq mi density
1,447 ft Elevation 441 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population7,807
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation1,447 ft (441 m)
Population7,807
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,447 ft (441 m)
Coordinates-10.8167°, 39.1333°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMtwara
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,014 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lulindi

Lulindi is a small city in Tanzania (Mtwara) with a population of 7,807. The city sits at an elevation of 1,447 feet (441 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Lulindi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,447 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above Tanzania avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,447 ft (441 m)
Area2,807.7 sq mi (7,271.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-10.8167°N, 39.1333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.70"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 30, 2019.

Aug 3, 2010 56 km N of Mbekenyera, Tanzania M5.3 147 km
Apr 30, 2019 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania M4.3 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 300 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 176 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 7.9 in
February 78°F (25°C) 7.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in Warmest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in

Lulindi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in June to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.7") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Lulindi

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Miwale Primary School - - - -
Chitekete Secondary School - - - -
Mkululu Secondary School - - - -
Mkululu Primary School - - - -
Majembe Primary School - - - -
Mtakuja 1 Primary School - - - -
Nakachindu Primary School - - - -
Mbugo Primary School - - - -
Chikundi Msanga Primary School - - - -
Lulindi II Primary School - - - -
Luagala Primary School - - - -
Msokosela Primary School - - - -
Chipango Primary School - - - -
Lusonje Primary School - - - -
NAMWANGA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Lulindi Maalumu Primary School - - - -
Lulindi Primary School - - - -
Ndwika Mazoezi Primary School - - - -
Mpalu Primary School - - - -
Mkoma I Primary School - - - -
Chitekete Primary School - - - -
Hengapano Primary School - - - -
Mitahu Primary School - - - -
Mpalu Primary School - - - -
Nakahako Primary School - - - -
Nambudi Primary School - - - -
NDWIKA GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
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Clinics in Lulindi

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

hengapano Disp
Lulindi Health Centre
Majembe Dispensary

Airports Near Lulindi

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Masasi AirportXMISmall Airport
Nachingwea AirportNCHSmall Airport
Nangade AirportNNDSmall 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 Lulindi

What is the population of Lulindi?

Lulindi has a population of 7,807 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,807.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lulindi?

Lulindi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches.

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