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Mbeya, Tanzania

Mbeya · Tanzania

Mbeya is a major city in Mbeya, Tanzania with a population of 541,603. Elevation: 5,568 ft (1,697 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

541,603 Population 1,721/sq mi density
5,568 ft Elevation 1,697 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
45.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Mbeya

Mbeya

Mbeya is a city located in south west Tanzania, Africa, with an urban population of 649,000 in 2023. Mbeya is the capital of the surrounding rural Mbeya region.

People

Population541,603
Density1,721/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation5,568 ft (1,697 m)
Population541,603
Population Density1,721 / sq mi
Elevation5,568 ft (1,697 m)
Coordinates-8.9000°, 33.4500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMbeya
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,145 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mbeya

Mbeya is a major city in Tanzania (Mbeya) with a population of 541,603. The city sits at an elevation of 5,568 feet (1,697 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Mbeya

Mbeya 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.5°C / 63°F 12.5° / 24.9° 475.3
Feb 17.7°C / 64°F 12.4° / 24.9° 406.0
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 12° / 25.4° 408.5
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 11° / 25.1° 226.4
May 15.8°C / 60°F 8.2° / 24.4° 44.5
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 5.5° / 23° 12.3
Jul 13°C / 55°F 4.8° / 23.2° 38.6
Aug 14.5°C / 58°F 5.5° / 25.3° 21.8
Sep 16.4°C / 61°F 6.8° / 27.1° 4.1
Oct 18.3°C / 65°F 8.8° / 28.9° 43.0
Nov 19°C / 66°F 10.6° / 28.8° 180.7
Dec 18.3°C / 65°F 11.8° / 27.3° 354.1
Mbeya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,568 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Tanzania avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,568 ft (1,697 m)
Area314.6 sq mi (814.9 km²)
Population Density1,721/sq mi
Coordinates-8.9000°N, 33.4500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on May 16, 2025.

Dec 19, 2009 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M6.0 140 km
Dec 8, 2009 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.9 126 km
Dec 6, 2009 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.8 144 km
Dec 12, 2009 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.5 126 km
Dec 6, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.2 133 km
Aug 31, 2002 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania M5.2 133 km
Dec 6, 2009 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.1 146 km
Dec 6, 2009 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.1 145 km
Dec 7, 2009 Malawi M5.0 141 km
Dec 7, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 130 km
May 21, 2003 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 149 km
Dec 7, 2009 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 146 km
May 17, 1992 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 124 km
Dec 11, 2009 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 140 km
Dec 6, 2009 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi M4.8 137 km
May 17, 1992 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi M4.8 146 km
May 16, 2025 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.7 16 km
Jan 17, 2018 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania M4.7 108 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 144 km
Aug 17, 2001 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania M4.6 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 15 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 35 km
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 52 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 8.8 in Wettest
February 65°F (19°C) 7.8 in
March 65°F (18°C) 8.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
December 66°F (19°C) 8.7 in

Mbeya has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 57°F in July to 68°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Mbeya

Institution Type Founded Website
Chuo Cha kilimo inyala College - Visit →
Majority Teatchers College College - ,
Mbalizi Chuo cha Ufundi College - ,
Mbalizi High School College - ,
Ministry of Agriculture Training Institute (MATI-Uyole) College - ,
Tanzania Institute Of Accountancy University - ,
Tanzania Public Service College College - ,
University of Dar es salaam, Mbeya College of Health and Allied Sciences (UDSM-MCHAS). College - ,

Schools in Mbeya

135+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
sangu secondary - - - -
Umoja English Medium Primary & Nursery School - - - -
Loleza Girls Secondary School - - - -
st.marys pre&primary school mbeya cumps - - - -
MAZIWA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Ikuti Primary School - - - -
Lupeta Secondary School - - - -
Mabatini Primary School - - - -
Simike Primary School - - - -
st. francis school - - - -
Wimba Primary School - - - -
Ujafu Primary School - - - -
Swaya Primary School - - - -
Shongo Primary School - - - -
Nsongwi Juu Primary School - - - -
Nsenga Primary School - - - -
Nkwangu Primary School - - - -
Mbeya peak Primary School - - - -
Lupeta Primary School - - - -
kawetele Primary School - - - -
Ilangale Primary School - - - -
Idimi Primary School - - - -
Horongo Primary School - - - -
Veta Primary School - - - -
Uyole Primary School - - - -
Umoja Primary School - - - -
Uhuru Primary School - - - -
Tambuka Reli Primary School - - - -
Sisimba Primary School - - - -
Sinsitila Primary School - - - -
Sinde Primary School - - - -
Selemba Primary School - - - -
Ruanda Nzovwe Primary School - - - -
Pambogo Primary School - - - -
Nzovwe Primary School - - - -
Nyigamba Primary School - - - -
Nsongwi Primary School - - - -
Nsoho Primary School - - - -
Nsalaga Primary School - - - -
Nonde Primary School - - - -
Nero Primary School - - - -
Mwenge Primary School - - - -
Mwasote Primary School - - - -
Mwasenkwa Primary School - - - -
Mwasanga Primary School - - - -
Mwanyanje Primary School - - - -
Mwakibete Primary School - - - -
Muungano Primary School - - - -
Mlimani Primary School - - - -
Mkuyuni Primary School - - - -
Mkapa Primary School - - - -
Meta Primary School - - - -
Mbata Primary School - - - -
Mapinduzi Primary School - - - -
Mapambano Primary School - - - -
Majengo Primary School - - - -
Magufuli Primary School - - - -
Mafanikio Primary School - - - -
Maendeleo Primary School - - - -
Madaraka Primary School - - - -
Mabonde Primary School - - - -
Mabatini Primary School - - - -
Maanga Primary School - - - -
Lyoto Primary School - - - -
Kilimo Primary School - - - -
Kilimahewa Primary School - - - -
Kambalage Primary School - - - -
Kalobe Primary School - - - -
Kagera Primary School - - - -
Juhudi Primary School - - - -
Jitegemee Primary School - - - -
Iziwa Primary School - - - -
Iyunga Primary School - - - -
Iyela Primary School - - - -
Ivumwe Primary School - - - -
Itiji Primary School - - - -
Itezi Primary School - - - -
Itagano Primary School - - - -
Isanga Primary School - - - -
Inyala Primary School - - - -
Ilomba Primary School - - - -
Ilolo Primary School - - - -
Ilemi Primary School - - - -
Ikuti Primary School - - - -
Ikulu Primary School - - - -
Igoma Primary School - - - -
Iganzo Primary School - - - -
Hayanga Primary School - - - -
Hasanga Primary School - - - -
Hanshelelo Primary School - - - -
Halinji Primary School - - - -
Halengo Primary School - - - -
Gombe Primary School - - - -
Chief Rocket Mwanshinga Primary School - - - -
Chem Chem Primary School - - - -
Azimio Primary School - - - -
Airport Primary School - - - -
Vanessa School - - - -
Aggrey Primary School - - - -
Juhudi Primary School - - - -
Mbeya Adventist Primary School - - - -
Besta Primary School - - - -
Nsalaga Primary School - - - -
River Side Primary School - - - -
Umoja Primary School - - - -
IVUMWE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
ITENDE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
NAZARENE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
IGANZO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
SAMORA MACHEL SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KALOBE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
ITIJI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
FOREST SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
ILOMBA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Iwambi Secondary School - - - -
AIRPORT SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
ITEBWA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
ITEZI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
LEGICO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
SINDE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MWAKIBETE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
IYELA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
LUPETA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
NZONDAHAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
PANKUMBI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
EDI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MAHENJE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
LYOTO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
NSOHO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
SOLACE GIRLS' SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
HARRISON UWATA GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
JIFUNZENI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
IHANGA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
META SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Mbeya Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mbeya

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Mbeya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
(CUoM) LIBRARY0.0
Dr.Magufuli0.0
licas library0.0
Mbeya city library0.0
Mbeya city library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mbeya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ikuti market
ikutu
Kabwe market
Kabwe market
L.C Min Market
L.C Min Market
Market of vegetable and fruits
Market of vegetable and fruits
Markt
Mwanjelwa Market
Mzalendo Butcher
Mzalendo Butcher
Mzalendo Butcher
Mzalendo Butcher
Soweto shopping centre
Soweto shopping centre

Hotels in Mbeya

21 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Continental Bar & Hotel
Friendship lodge and restaurant
Hillview Hotel
Karibuni Center
M.D.A. Motel
Marangu hotel
Marangu Hotel
Matamba Guest House
Mbeya Hotel
Mbeya King's Hotel
Mbeya Peak Hotel
mbeya southern hotel
Mount Livingstone Hotel
New Forrest Corner Hotel
New Millenium Inn
Nkewzulu Hotel
Peace of Mind Rest House
PETER SAFARI HOTEL
PM Luxury Hotel
Sombrero Hotel
Uyole junction lodge

Restaurants in Mbeya

31 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aslan Tandoori BBQ
Banda la chakula n⁰1
Banda la chakula n⁰2
Brother's Mgahawa
Burger Shack
Deluxe
Hope Street Restaurant
Iddas Pub
Jab Kitchen Restaurant
Kanyatile Restaurant
Malimbe
Mama Asa Mgahawa
Mama K Restaurant
Mambeu
Mapacha Pata Kitimoto Safi
Marimbe Restaurant
Maua Café
Maziwa House
Mbeya Hotel
Metro
Miraki Mgahawa
Miraki Mgahawa
Rebeca Mgahawa
Restaurant
RESTAURANT/DH
Royal Oven
Sonmbrero Restaurant
T&C's Burger Shack
tea room (cheap great local food, lovely people)
Umojamess
Weru Garden

Cafes in Mbeya

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chips nyama choma restaurant
GR Hotel Mbeya
Highland Coffee Garden
Mama Dani Mgahawa
Mama Eliza
Mama G cafe
Mama Getu Mgahawa
Mama Moloo Tea Room
Ridge Cafe
Shangazi Mgahawa
Tamtam
Tusangr Store

Cinemas in Mbeya

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gabby Soccer Show

Clinics in Mbeya

7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aga Khan Medical Centre
Agha Khan Health Centre
Chiheko Clinic
City Pediatric Clinic
Edemny Sanitarium Clinic
Ffu Dispensary
Upanga Eye Clinic

Train Stations in Mbeya

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mbeya
Uyole

Bus Stations in Mbeya

6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nane Nane Standi
Nanenane bus stand
Simike bus stop
Stendi Kuu (S Kuu)
TZ #205402031
TZ #377978948

Gas Stations in Mbeya

34 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP
Desai
Gapco
Gapco
GBP
Lake Oil
OIL!
Oilcom
Oilcom
Puma
PUMA Mwanjelwa
Total
TZ #10693589465
TZ #10693589466
TZ #10693589467
TZ #10693589469
TZ #10693589470
TZ #10693615790
TZ #10693615793
TZ #10693615795
TZ #10693628149
TZ #10693628150
TZ #10693630791
TZ #10693630792
TZ #3152494009
TZ #478423439
TZ #518116677
TZ #518116842
TZ #5527846047
TZ #5729895321
TZ #5729895322
TZ #5729895323
uyole filling station

Banks in Mbeya

20 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akiba Commercial Bank
Akiba Commercial Bank
Barclays Bank
Blue Bird Bureau de Change
CBA Bank Mwanjelwa
CRDB
crdb
CRDB Bank
Diamond Trust Bank
Equity Bank
Exim Bank
FINCA
MICL Bureau de Change
National Bank of Commerce Mbeya
NMB
NMB
NMB Mwanjelwa branch
Stanbic Bank
Tanzania Postal Bank
Uwamu Saccos

Stadiums & Teams in Mbeya

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mbeya

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Songwe AirportMBIMedium Airport
Chunya Airport-Small Airport
Mbeya Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mbeya

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mbeya Post Office
Mbeya Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mbeya

103 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican church
Anglican church
Anglican Church Mbeya
Baptisti Church
Baptisti Church
Bethel TAG
Bethel TAG
Betheli Pentecostal Christian
Betheli Pentecostal Christian
Catholic Cathedral St Anthony
Catholic Cathedral St Anthony
Chuch of God
Chuch of God
Church Of The Nazarene
Church Of The Nazarene
Deeper Life Bible Church
Deeper Life Bible Church
E.A.G.T Church
EAGT
EAGT
Ebenezer Christian T.A.G Center
Ebenezer Christian T.A.G Center
Ebenezer Christian T.A.G Center
Ebenezer Christian T.A.G Center
Emaus Bible Church Pentecostal
Emaus Bible Church Pentecostal
Evangelist Assemblies Of God
Evangelist Assemblies Of God
Hosana Assembles of God
Hosana Assembles of God
Hosana Assembles of God
Hosana Assembles of God
House Of Fredom Church
House Of Fredom Church
Iyunga Catholic Church
Jerusalem Temple
Jerusalem Temple
Jumba ka Kifalme La Mashahid Wa Yehova
Jumba ka Kifalme La Mashahid Wa Yehova
Kanisa La Pentecostal ikuti
Kanisa La Pentecostal ikuti
Kanisa la Pentecoste Inyala
Kanisa la Pentecoste Inyala
Kanisa la Uamsho Tanzania Mbeya
Kanisa la Uamsho Tanzania Mbeya
Karibuni Mission
Karibuni Mission
Lupeta Moravian Church
Lupeta Moravian Church
lutherani church
lutherani church
Mashahidi Wa Yehova
Mashahidi Wa Yehova
Mbeya Christian Center
Mbeya Christian Center
Moravian Church
Moravian Church
Moravian Church Jacaranda
moravian church mabatini
moravian church mabatini
Moraviani
Moraviani
Moraviani
Moraviani
msikiti wa stendi
Mwanjelwa Roman Catholic
Mwanjelwa Roman Catholic
New Apostolic Church
New Apostolic Church
Nzovwe Moravian Church
Nzovwe Moravian Church
Parokia ya Matias Mtume
Parokia ya Matias Mtume
Pentecost
Pentecost
Pentecost
Pentecost
Pentecostal Holiness Association Mission Tanzania
Pentecostal Holiness Association Mission Tanzania
Pentecostal Holiness Association Mission Tanzania
Pentecostal Holiness Mission Inyala- Mbeya
Pentecostal Holiness Mission Inyala- Mbeya
Pentecostal Hollness Association Mission
Pentecostal Hollness Association Mission
Pentecostal Iyunga
Pentecostal Iyunga
Sabato
Sabato
Sinai Prophet Church
Sinai Prophet Church
Tag
Tag
Tanzani Assemblies Of God Sistila,
Tanzani Assemblies Of God Sistila,
Tanzania Assemblies of God
Tanzania Assemblies of God
Tanzania Assemblies Of God
Tanzania Assemblies of God
Tanzania Assemblies of God
Tanzania Calvary Church
Tanzania Calvary Church
Unknown
Unknown

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation
1,700 m (5,578 ft)
Founded
2005

Around Mbeya

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 82
Hospitals 15
Pharmacies 17
Restaurants 48
Cafes 32
Bars 19
Supermarkets 6
Banks 19
Hotels 14
Libraries 10
Parks 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 48

Things to See Near Mbeya

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Mount Mbeya

🇹🇿 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

Volcanoes Near Mbeya

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m 1450

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mbeya

What is the population of Mbeya?

Mbeya has a population of 541,603 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 1,721 people per square mile, spread across 314.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mbeya?

Mbeya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches.

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