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Matamba, Tanzania
Njombe · Tanzania
Matamba is a small city in Njombe, Tanzania with a population of 10,642. Elevation: 6,850 ft (2,088 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Matamba
The Kingdom of Matamba (pre-1550–1744) was an African state located in what is now the Baixa de Cassange region of Malanje Province of modern-day Angola. Joined to the Kingdom of Ndongo by Queen Nzinga in 1631, the state had many male and female rulers. It was a powerful kingdom that long resisted Portuguese colonisation attempts, but was integrated into Portuguese Angola in the late nineteenth century.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,642 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,850 ft (2,088 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.9833°, 33.9667° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Njombe |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.4 inches (1,051 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Matamba
Matamba is a small city in Tanzania (Njombe) with a population of 10,642. The city sits at an elevation of 6,850 feet (2,088 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Matamba
Matamba has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Nov (19°C), the coldest is Jul (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 2215 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,850 ft (2,088 m) |
| Area | 1,795.7 sq mi (4,650.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9833°N, 33.9667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 33 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 37 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 45 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 8.0 in |
Matamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 56°F in July to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Matamba
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisaula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngoje Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mahanji Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makusi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Matamba Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Igenge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikungula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iwale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinyika Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nhungu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lugoda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Magoye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mahanji Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makusi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbela Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mlondwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpangala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| na Ufundi Matamba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Matamba
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Matamba
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Matamba
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Matamba
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Songwe Airport | MBI | Medium Airport |
| Chitipa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chunya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbarali Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbeya Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Matamba?
Matamba has a population of 10,642 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,795.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Matamba?
Matamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches.