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Mahuta, Tanzania
Mtwara · Tanzania
Mahuta is a small city in Mtwara, Tanzania with a population of 13,548. Elevation: 1,568 ft (478 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mahuta
Mahuta is one of 11 islands in the Rakahanga atoll of the Cook Islands. It is on the east of the atoll, between the islets of Huananui and Okakara.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,548 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (478 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.8667°, 39.4500° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Mtwara |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.3 inches (897 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mahuta
Mahuta is a small city in Tanzania (Mtwara) with a population of 13,548. The city sits at an elevation of 1,568 feet (478 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Mahuta
Mahuta has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.8°C), the coldest is Jul (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2108 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (478 m) |
| Area | 1,197.6 sq mi (3,101.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.8667°N, 39.4500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
Mahuta has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in June to 78°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.4") and August the driest (0.2").
Schools in Mahuta
41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikongola Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lubangala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lipalwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kuchele Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jangwani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ghana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinembo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinduma B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chitoholi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chingungwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chikunda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maheha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mahuta Mjini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mkulung'ulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chitoholi A Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jangwani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nanyuwila Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakayaka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mundamkulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Malegesi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mikunda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mundamkulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mtendachi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbuyini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makukwe Ii Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makukwe I Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tawala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mcholigodauni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mcholi Ii Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nanyuwila Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakayaka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nangong'o Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mtoni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mtenda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mnazi Mmoja Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mkupete Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mkulung'ulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Milumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mikunda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mahuta Mjini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mahuta bondeni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Clinics in Mahuta
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mahuta
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mtwara Airport | MYW | Medium Airport |
| Masasi Airport | XMI | Small Airport |
| Mikindani Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nachingwea Airport | NCH | Small Airport |
| Nangade Airport | NND | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mahuta
What is the population of Mahuta?
Mahuta has a population of 13,548 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,197.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mahuta?
Mahuta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches.