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Malya, Tanzania

Mwanza · Tanzania

Malya is a small city in Mwanza, Tanzania with a population of 12,627. Elevation: 4,085 ft (1,245 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,627 Population 7/sq mi density
4,085 ft Elevation 1,245 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
34.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Malya

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People

Population12,627
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation4,085 ft (1,245 m)
Population12,627
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation4,085 ft (1,245 m)
Coordinates-2.9833°, 33.5167°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMwanza
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.2 inches (869 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Malya

Malya is a small city in Tanzania (Mwanza) with a population of 12,627. The city sits at an elevation of 4,085 feet (1,245 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 34.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Malya

Malya 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
Malya 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 274 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 34.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,085 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 Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,085 ft (1,245 m)
Area1,733.3 sq mi (4,489.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-2.9833°N, 33.5167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

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 26 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 44 km
Sep 3, 1993 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.9 128 km
Aug 31, 2021 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.8 140 km
Mar 24, 2018 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.7 134 km
Jan 20, 2023 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.6 146 km
Apr 24, 2020 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.4 139 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 70 km
Jul 31, 2002 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania M4.2 93 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) 4.0 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.8 in Warmest
November 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in

Malya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Malya

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mwatumbe Primary School - - - -
MALYA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Shishiyu Primary School - - - -
Igwata Primary School - - - -
Kakola Primary School - - - -
Kidabu Primary School - - - -
Mwabagalu Primary School - - - -
Mwahonoli Primary School - - - -
Mwakulilima Primary School - - - -
Mwaliga Primary School - - - -
Mwanhegele Primary School - - - -
Shule ya msingi igwata maswa - - - -
Zawa Primary School - - - -
Bujingwa Primary School - - - -
Isabilo Primary School - - - -
Kimiza Primary School - - - -
Kitunga Primary School - - - -
Lyoma Primary School - - - -
Malya Primary School - - - -
Mwitambu Primary School - - - -
Talaga Primary School - - - -
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Clinics in Malya

11 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Igunya Dispensary
Malya Anamed
Malya Anamed
Malya Chuo cha Michezo
Malya Chuo cha Michezo
Malya Dispensary
Mwang'Honoli Dispensary
Mwitambu Dispensary
Shishiyu Dispensary
Shushi
Talaga Dispensary

Train Stations in Malya

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Malya

Bus Stations in Malya

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stendi ndogo ya gari
Stendi ya magari madogomadogo

Airports Near Malya

5 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Malya

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Malya RC church

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 Malya

What is the population of Malya?

Malya has a population of 12,627 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,733.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Malya?

Malya 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 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches.

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