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Malampaka, Tanzania

Simiyu · Tanzania

Malampaka is a small city in Simiyu, Tanzania with a population of 16,916. Elevation: 4,101 ft (1,250 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,916 Population 9/sq mi density
4,101 ft Elevation 1,250 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population16,916
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Population16,916
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Coordinates-3.1333°, 33.5333°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceSimiyu
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation33.2 inches (842 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Malampaka

Malampaka is a small city in Tanzania (Simiyu) with a population of 16,916. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet (1,250 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Malampaka

Malampaka has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F). The hottest month is Oct (25°C), the coldest is Jan (21.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1505 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.3°C / 70°F 15.3° / 29.2° 204.2
Feb 22°C / 72°F 15.5° / 30.2° 117.0
Mar 22.5°C / 72°F 15.4° / 31.7° 144.8
Apr 22.1°C / 72°F 15.4° / 30.2° 175.6
May 21.9°C / 71°F 14.4° / 30.6° 54.9
Jun 21.9°C / 71°F 13.4° / 31.2° 9.0
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 13° / 32.2° 2.8
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 14.4° / 33.8° 24.8
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 15.6° / 34.2° 43.6
Oct 25°C / 77°F 16° / 35.4° 101.1
Nov 23.1°C / 74°F 16° / 33.7° 351.3
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 15.4° / 29.1° 276.2
Malampaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Tanzania avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Area1,815.1 sq mi (4,701.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-3.1333°N, 33.5333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.6 on Jan 20, 2023.

May 18, 2002 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania M5.5 34 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 41 km
Sep 3, 1993 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.9 112 km
Aug 31, 2021 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.8 138 km
Mar 24, 2018 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.7 131 km
Jan 20, 2023 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.6 132 km
Apr 24, 2020 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.4 136 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 72 km
Jul 31, 2002 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania M4.2 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in Warmest
November 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in

Malampaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Malampaka

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mwabulimbu Primary School - - - -
Muhida Primary School - - - -
Bulikinda Primary School - - - -
Bukangilija Primary School - - - -
Bukigi Primary School - - - -
Hinduki S Primary School - - - -
Ilamata Primary School - - - -
Kulimi Primary School - - - -
Lali Primary School - - - -
Malampaka Primary School - - - -
Malampaka B Primary School - - - -
Muhida Primary School - - - -
lali - - - -
Mwatigi Primary School - - - -
Ng'hungu Primary School - - - -
Ngazu Primary School - - - -
Nhelela Primary School - - - -
Nyabubinza Primary School - - - -
Nyashimba Primary School - - - -
Bulikinda Primary School - - - -
Busule Primary School - - - -
Luhala Primary School - - - -
Mwankulwe Primary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Malampaka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Majengo makert
Majengo market
Maswa kiwanda cha chaki
Maswa soko kuu la mahindi
Maswa soko la mahindi
Mundani maswa
Soko kuu maswa
Sokoni maswa

Clinics in Malampaka

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Badi Dispensary
Mwambulimbuli Dispensary

Train Stations in Malampaka

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Malampaka

Stadiums & Teams in Malampaka

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Airports Near Malampaka

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mwanza International AirportMWZLarge Airport
Alliance Airstrip-Small Airport
Maswa Airstrip-Small Airport
Mwadui AirportMWNSmall Airport
Shinyanga AirportSHYSmall Airport

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Meteorites
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Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Malampaka

What is the population of Malampaka?

Malampaka has a population of 16,916 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,815.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Malampaka?

Malampaka 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 70°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.

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