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Mbekenyera, Tanzania

Lindi · Tanzania

Mbekenyera is a small city in Lindi, Tanzania with a population of 11,794. Elevation: 1,112 ft (339 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

11,794 Population 9/sq mi density
1,112 ft Elevation 339 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
36.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Mbekenyera

Mbekenyera

Mbekenyera è una circoscrizione mista della Tanzania situata nel distretto di Ruangwa, regione di Lindi. Conta una popolazione di 11 257 abitanti (censimento 2012).

People

Population11,794
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain36.1 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Population11,794
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Coordinates-10.0000°, 38.9833°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceLindi
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation36.1 inches (916 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mbekenyera

Mbekenyera is a small city in Tanzania (Lindi) with a population of 11,794. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet (339 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Mbekenyera

Mbekenyera has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.4°C), the coldest is Jun (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2010 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 20.6° / 33.3° 364.2
Feb 25°C / 77°F 20.6° / 30.5° 293.1
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.3° / 30.7° 389.1
Apr 24.3°C / 76°F 18.4° / 29.8° 330.2
May 22.3°C / 72°F 15.3° / 28.8° 152.7
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 13.1° / 28.6° 21.5
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 13.3° / 29.6° 23.3
Aug 23.3°C / 74°F 15.1° / 32.6° 7.7
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 17.5° / 35.1° 8.5
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 19.2° / 37.2° 153.2
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 20.3° / 36.9° 84.8
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 20.8° / 35.3° 181.4
Mbekenyera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 36.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above Tanzania avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area1,244.0 sq mi (3,221.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-10.0000°N, 38.9833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 30, 2019.

Aug 3, 2010 56 km N of Mbekenyera, Tanzania M5.3 56 km
Apr 30, 2019 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania M4.3 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Kenneth Category 4 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
February 78°F (25°C) 6.1 in
March 78°F (25°C) 7.4 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Warmest
December 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in

Mbekenyera has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Mbekenyera

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mnamba Primary School
MBEKENYERA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Naunambe Primary School
Chibula Primary School
Chingubwa Primary School
Chunyu Primary School
Matumbu Primary School
Mbekenyera Primary School
Mkutingome Primary School
Uhuru Primary School
Nachinyimba Primary School
Nachiulaga Primary School
Namichiga Primary School
Namikulo Primary School
Namilema Primary School
Nandenje Primary School
Naunambe Primary School
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Clinics in Mbekenyera

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Namichiga Dispensary
Namikulo Dispensary

Airports Near Mbekenyera

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Masasi AirportXMISmall Airport
Nachingwea AirportNCHSmall 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 Mbekenyera

What is the population of Mbekenyera?

Mbekenyera has a population of 11,794 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,244.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mbekenyera?

Mbekenyera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches.

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