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Matui, Tanzania

Tanga · Tanzania

Matui is a small city in Tanga, Tanzania with a population of 20,241. Elevation: 2,979 ft (908 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

20,241 Population 13/sq mi density
2,979 ft Elevation 908 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
33.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population20,241
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain33.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation2,979 ft (908 m)
Population20,241
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation2,979 ft (908 m)
Coordinates-4.8000°, 38.2500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceTanga
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation33.6 inches (853 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Matui

Matui is a small city in Tanzania (Tanga) with a population of 20,241. The city sits at an elevation of 2,979 feet (908 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Matui

Matui has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Mar (24.7°C), the coldest is Jul (19.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1792 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 18.6° / 32° 126.6
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 18.5° / 33.4° 99.9
Mar 24.7°C / 77°F 19.1° / 34.1° 105.7
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 17.8° / 30.9° 238.6
May 21.3°C / 70°F 15.5° / 27.7° 263.6
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 13.2° / 26.5° 93.6
Jul 19.3°C / 67°F 12.7° / 25.9° 65.0
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 14.3° / 28.3° 53.7
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 15.8° / 29.9° 119.9
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 16.5° / 32.3° 136.4
Nov 23.7°C / 75°F 17.8° / 32.1° 243.2
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 18.5° / 30.2° 246.4
Matui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,979 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Tanzania avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,979 ft (908 m)
Area1,536.7 sq mi (3,980.1 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-4.8000°N, 38.2500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2023.

Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 70 km
Mar 13, 2020 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania M4.9 38 km
Feb 8, 2023 Kenya M4.7 127 km
Feb 5, 2017 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania M4.5 114 km
Feb 14, 2008 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya M4.5 117 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
February 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in Warmest
March 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in
April 65°F (19°C) 6.3 in Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in

Matui has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 59°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Matui

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yoghoi Primary School - - - -
Mhelo Primary School - - - -
Irente Primary School - - - -
Misajini Primary School - - - -
Lushoto Prince Claus Secondary School - - - -
Kasiga Primary School - - - -
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Hotels in Matui

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irente Farm Lodge
Irente View Hotel

Restaurants in Matui

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Campe Peak
Irente Farm

Bus Stations in Matui

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Liverpool Bus Station

Gas Stations in Matui

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lake Oil

Airports Near Matui

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kwajoni Airport-Small Airport
Mashado Airport-Small Airport
Mkomazi-Kisima Airport-Small Airport
Mombo Airport-Small Airport
Same Airport-Small Airport

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 Matui

What is the population of Matui?

Matui has a population of 20,241 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 1,536.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Matui?

Matui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.6 inches.

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