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Makongolosi, Tanzania
Mbeya · Tanzania
Makongolosi is a small city in Mbeya, Tanzania with a population of 23,787. Elevation: 3,901 ft (1,189 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 23,787 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,901 ft (1,189 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.4000°, 33.1500° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Mbeya |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.3 inches (1,125 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Makongolosi
Makongolosi is a small city in Tanzania (Mbeya) with a population of 23,787. The city sits at an elevation of 3,901 feet (1,189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Makongolosi
Makongolosi has an average annual temperature of 21.7°C (71°F). The hottest month is Oct (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1387 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,901 ft (1,189 m) |
| Area | 7,985.5 sq mi (20,682.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4000°N, 33.1500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 79 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 100 km |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 116 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 8.3 in |
Makongolosi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.4") and August the driest (0.0").
Schools in Makongolosi
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umoja II Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyerere Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwaoga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mkola Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Malangamilo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Makongolosi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Logya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kipoka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kilombero Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kalungu Juu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bwawani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Patamela Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kilombero Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| MAKONGOLOSI SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
Airports Near Makongolosi
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Songwe Airport | MBI | Medium Airport |
| Chunya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lualanje Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mbeya Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Makongolosi?
Makongolosi has a population of 23,787 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 7,985.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Makongolosi?
Makongolosi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches.