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Matonga, Tanzania
Simiyu · Tanzania
Matonga is a small city in Simiyu, Tanzania with a population of 11,828. Elevation: 4,203 ft (1,281 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Matonga
Bright Matonga is a Zimbabwean politician. He was the Deputy Information Minister in the cabinet of president Robert Mugabe. In the 2008 parliamentary election, as a member of the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front, he was elected from the Mhondoro-Ngezi constituency.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,828 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,203 ft (1,281 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.3833°, 34.0833° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Simiyu |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.0 inches (837 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Matonga
Matonga is a small city in Tanzania (Simiyu) with a population of 11,828. The city sits at an elevation of 4,203 feet (1,281 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Matonga
Matonga has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is Oct (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (21.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1238 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,203 ft (1,281 m) |
| Area | 3,206.9 sq mi (8,305.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.3833°N, 34.0833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in |
Matonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Matonga
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matongo A Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| MWANTIMBA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Sapiwi 'C' Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikinabushu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikinabushu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lyambilo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masewa A Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masewa B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masewa C Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shule ya Misingi Senta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Matongo B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwantimba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwauchumu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ng'alita A Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ng'alita B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyawa A Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyawa B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Clinics in Matonga
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Matonga
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buhemba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Ikoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirawira B Aerodrome | GTZ | Small Airport |
| Mamarehe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbono 2 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mugumu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sasakwa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Seronera Airport | SEU | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Matonga?
Matonga has a population of 11,828 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 3,206.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Matonga?
Matonga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°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 33.0 inches.