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Matundasi, Tanzania

Mbeya · Tanzania

Matundasi is a small city in Mbeya, Tanzania with a population of 26,073. Elevation: 4,321 ft (1,317 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

26,073 Population 3/sq mi density
4,321 ft Elevation 1,317 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
42.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population26,073
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation4,321 ft (1,317 m)
Population26,073
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,321 ft (1,317 m)
Coordinates-8.4500°, 33.2833°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMbeya
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation42.5 inches (1,080 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Matundasi

Matundasi is a small city in Tanzania (Mbeya) with a population of 26,073. The city sits at an elevation of 4,321 feet (1,317 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Matundasi

Matundasi has an average annual temperature of 21.7°C (71°F). The hottest month is Oct (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1387 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.7°C / 71°F 16.2° / 29.2° 310.2
Feb 22°C / 72°F 16.3° / 29.5° 227.2
Mar 22.1°C / 72°F 15.7° / 29.4° 250.9
Apr 21.9°C / 71°F 14.5° / 28.9° 168.1
May 20.4°C / 69°F 11.8° / 28.3° 18.2
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 9.4° / 27.5° 1.9
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 8.6° / 28° 4.2
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 10.2° / 30.5° 2.7
Sep 22.7°C / 73°F 12.6° / 32.8° 1.6
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 14.9° / 34.5° 29.7
Nov 24.7°C / 76°F 16.5° / 34.8° 136.3
Dec 23.1°C / 73°F 16.5° / 32° 236.0
Matundasi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,321 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Tanzania avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,321 ft (1,317 m)
Area7,985.5 sq mi (20,682.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-8.4500°N, 33.2833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.21"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.7 on May 16, 2025.

Mar 21, 2019 54 km E of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M5.5 142 km
Jun 8, 2013 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania M4.9 128 km
Jan 17, 2018 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania M4.7 93 km
May 16, 2025 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.7 42 km
Mar 6, 2010 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.6 90 km
Aug 17, 2001 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania M4.6 104 km
May 31, 2024 22 km N of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.4 50 km
Nov 16, 1994 20 km SE of Ilembo, Tanzania M4.4 108 km
Feb 2, 2019 54 km NW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.3 72 km
Apr 28, 2000 6 km NNE of Masoko, Tanzania M4.3 106 km
Jan 25, 2008 92 km ENE of Laela, Tanzania M4.1 67 km
Aug 2, 1996 44 km NNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.1 13 km
Sep 25, 2011 9 km SE of Masoko, Tanzania M4.1 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 67 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 87 km
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 103 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 7.9 in
March 71°F (22°C) 9.1 in
April 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
November 74°F (24°C) 2.9 in Warmest
December 72°F (22°C) 8.4 in

Matundasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Matundasi

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sambilimwaya Primary School
Matundasi Primary School
Matondo Primary School
Itumbi Primary School
Isanga Primary School
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Hotels in Matundasi

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ly Hotel

Airports Near Matundasi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Songwe AirportMBIMedium Airport
Chunya AirportSmall Airport
Lualanje AirportSmall Airport
Mbeya AirportSmall 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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Matundasi

What is the population of Matundasi?

Matundasi has a population of 26,073 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 7,985.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Matundasi?

Matundasi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.5 inches.

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