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Masoko, Tanzania

Mbeya · Tanzania

Masoko is a small city in Mbeya, Tanzania with a population of 12,720. Elevation: 2,910 ft (887 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,720 Population 2/sq mi density
2,910 ft Elevation 887 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
71.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Masoko

Masoko ist ein Bezirk im Südwesten von Tansania mit 5473 Einwohnern bei der Volkszählung 2022.

People

Population12,720
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain71.0 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation2,910 ft (887 m)
Population12,720
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,910 ft (887 m)
Coordinates-9.3333°, 33.7500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMbeya
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation71.0 inches (1,804 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Masoko

Masoko is a small city in Tanzania (Mbeya) with a population of 12,720. The city sits at an elevation of 2,910 feet (887 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Masoko

Masoko has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Nov (25°C), the coldest is Jul (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1925 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 16.9° / 30.7° 457.6
Feb 22.2°C / 72°F 16.8° / 30.4° 368.0
Mar 22°C / 72°F 16.6° / 30° 358.0
Apr 21°C / 70°F 14.3° / 28.5° 174.4
May 18.6°C / 65°F 11.8° / 26.5° 48.1
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 9.3° / 24.8° 15.9
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 8.7° / 24.5° 55.4
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 9.8° / 28.1° 29.4
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 11.4° / 31.5° 2.6
Oct 23.6°C / 75°F 14.4° / 34° 21.1
Nov 25°C / 77°F 16.5° / 34.7° 104.7
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 17° / 32.8° 290.1
Masoko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,910 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above Tanzania avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,910 ft (887 m)
Area6,014.7 sq mi (15,578.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-9.3333°N, 33.7500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.0"
87% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 15.63"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on May 16, 2025.

Dec 19, 2009 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M6.0 87 km
Dec 8, 2009 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.9 70 km
Dec 6, 2009 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.8 89 km
Dec 12, 2009 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.5 70 km
Dec 6, 2009 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.3 96 km
Aug 31, 2002 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania M5.2 76 km
Dec 6, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.2 78 km
Dec 6, 2009 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.1 91 km
Dec 6, 2009 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.1 89 km
Dec 7, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 75 km
Dec 7, 2009 Malawi M5.0 87 km
Dec 7, 2009 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 91 km
May 21, 2003 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 91 km
Dec 11, 2009 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 85 km
May 17, 1992 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 66 km
Dec 6, 2009 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi M4.8 80 km
May 17, 1992 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi M4.8 87 km
Mar 14, 2004 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania M4.8 140 km
May 16, 2025 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.7 73 km
Sep 5, 2010 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 13 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 24 km
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 44 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 9.1 in
February 69°F (20°C) 8.0 in
March 69°F (20°C) 12.0 in
April 68°F (20°C) 15.6 in Wettest
May 65°F (18°C) 7.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
October 71°F (21°C) 1.1 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
December 69°F (21°C) 9.2 in

Masoko has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in July to 71°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.6") and September the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Masoko

50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kanyerere Primary School - - - -
Ntapisi Primary School - - - -
Nkuyu Primary School - - - -
Ngululwale Primary School - - - -
Mpata Primary School - - - -
Mbambo Primary School - - - -
Manow Primary School - - - -
Malema Primary School - - - -
Lwangwa Primary School - - - -
Lupata Primary School - - - -
Lubaga Primary School - - - -
Kasangali Primary School - - - -
Kapyu Primary School - - - -
Nyanga Primary School - - - -
Itete Primary School - - - -
Ikapu Primary School - - - -
Butola Primary School - - - -
Bujesi Primary School - - - -
Manow Lutheran Junior Seminary - - - -
LWANGWA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KAYUKI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
BUJELA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Kisiba Secondary School - - - -
LUPATA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
ILIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Kyambambembe Primary School - - - -
Pakati Primary School - - - -
Nsyasya Primary School - - - -
Nsongola Primary School - - - -
Njugilo Primary School - - - -
Njikula Primary School - - - -
Mpunguti Primary School - - - -
Mpelangwasi Primary School - - - -
Mbaka Primary School - - - -
Matwebe Primary School - - - -
Masukulu Primary School - - - -
Masoko Primary School - - - -
Lyebe Primary School - - - -
Itula Primary School - - - -
Kinyangwa Primary School - - - -
kiloba Primary School - - - -
Kayuki Primary School - - - -
Itula Primary School - - - -
Iseselo Primary School - - - -
Isabula Primary School - - - -
Ikomelo Primary School - - - -
Ijigha Primary School - - - -
Busilya Primary School - - - -
Bunyangomale Primary School - - - -
Bujela Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Masoko

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Moravian Church Museum

Farmers Markets in Masoko

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fogetu Market
Gulio
Gulio la Busale
Kafundo Market
Kiwira Soko
Lubele Market
Lwangwa Sokoni
Mabunga Danida
Mafula Sopu Market
Mahenge Market
Malangali Centre Market
Ntangasale Market

Clinics in Masoko

14 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bujela Dispensary
Ikama Dispensary
Kambasegela Dispensary
Kanyelele Dispensary
Katundulu Dispensary
Kibole Dispensary
Lupata Dispensary
Lutete Dispensary
Masoko Dispensary
Masukulu Health Centre
Mbambo Dispensary
Mpanda Dispensary
Mpata Dispensary
Musekela Dispensary

Banks in Masoko

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NMB Bank

Airports Near Masoko

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karonga AirportKGJMedium Airport
Songwe AirportMBIMedium Airport
Chitipa Airport-Small Airport
Mbarali Airport-Small Airport
Mbeya Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Masoko

What is the population of Masoko?

Masoko has a population of 12,720 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 6,014.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Masoko?

Masoko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.0 inches.

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