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Mhango, Tanzania

Shinyanga · Tanzania

Mhango is a small city in Shinyanga, Tanzania with a population of 21,553. Elevation: 3,993 ft (1,217 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,553 Population 11/sq mi density
3,993 ft Elevation 1,217 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Mhango

Mhango is a surname. It may refer to:Banele Mhango, South African chess master and coach.
Bazuka Mhango, Malawian lawyer, educator and politician
Gabadinho Mhango, Malawian international footballer
Geoffrey Du Mhango, Malawian economist, author, and politician
Margaret Mhango, Zambian politician and government minister
Winston Mhango, Zimbabwean footballer
Yvonne Mhango, Malawian economist

People

Population21,553
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation3,993 ft (1,217 m)
Population21,553
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation3,993 ft (1,217 m)
Coordinates-3.2833°, 32.8500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceShinyanga
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (862 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mhango

Mhango is a small city in Tanzania (Shinyanga) with a population of 21,553. The city sits at an elevation of 3,993 feet (1,217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Mhango

Mhango has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.7°C), the coldest is Jun (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 1511 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 15.7° / 29° 214.6
Feb 22.1°C / 72°F 16.1° / 29.7° 151.8
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 16° / 29.6° 179.0
Apr 21.9°C / 71°F 15.9° / 28.5° 180.0
May 21.5°C / 71°F 14° / 28.9° 54.0
Jun 21°C / 70°F 12.7° / 30° 5.4
Jul 21.7°C / 71°F 12.1° / 31.5° 2.1
Aug 24°C / 75°F 13.8° / 34° 15.0
Sep 25.6°C / 78°F 15.8° / 34.8° 36.8
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 16.8° / 35.5° 90.3
Nov 23.7°C / 75°F 16.7° / 33.9° 284.2
Dec 22.3°C / 72°F 16.3° / 29.2° 297.6
Mhango has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,993 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above Tanzania avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,993 ft (1,217 m)
Area1,943.0 sq mi (5,032.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-3.2833°N, 32.8500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 20, 2022.

May 18, 2002 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania M5.5 107 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 119 km
Aug 31, 2021 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.8 60 km
Mar 24, 2018 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.7 53 km
Dec 13, 1992 49 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania M4.6 114 km
Apr 20, 2022 58 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania M4.4 124 km
Apr 24, 2020 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.4 59 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 27 km
Jul 31, 2002 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania M4.2 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
March 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in Warmest
November 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in

Mhango has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Mhango

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zunzuli A Primary School - - - -
SALAWE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
GEMBE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
ZUNZULI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Salawe Primary School - - - -
Mhangu C Primary School - - - -
Mwasenge Primary School - - - -
Nzoza Primary School - - - -
Buduhe Primary School - - - -
Mhangu B Primary School - - - -
Zunzuli B Primary School - - - -
Nyandolwa Primary School - - - -
Ipango Primary School - - - -
Mhangu A Primary School - - - -
ZUNZULI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Kano Primary School - - - -
Nhendegese Primary School - - - -
Gembe Primary School - - - -
Isenengeja Primary School - - - -
Mahando Primary School - - - -
Mwawile Primary School - - - -
Nkinga Primary School - - - -
Izizimba"A" Primary School - - - -
Mwenge - - - -
Salawe - - - -
Mhangu "A" primary school - - - -
SALAWE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
GEMBE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
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Clinics in Mhango

13 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Izizimba Dispensary
Mahando
Mahando
Mawemilu Dispensary
Mwagilili
Mwagilili Dispensary
Mwamazengo Dispensary
Mwawile
Nkinga
Nkinga
Salawe
Solwa Dispensary
Zunzuli Dispensary

Airports Near Mhango

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bulyanhulu Airport-Small Airport
Kahama AirstripKBHSmall Airport
Mawemeru Airport-Small Airport
Mchauru AirportGITSmall Airport
Shinyanga AirportSHYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mhango

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Songambele Catholic church

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 Mhango

What is the population of Mhango?

Mhango has a population of 21,553 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,943.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mhango?

Mhango has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

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