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Micheweni, Tanzania
Pemba North · Tanzania
Micheweni is a small city in Pemba North, Tanzania with a population of 9,838. Elevation: -10 ft (-3 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Micheweni
Micheweni District is one of two administrative districts of Pemba North Region in Tanzania. The district covers an area of 231.1 km2 (89.2 sq mi). The district is comparable in size to the land area of Cook Islands. The district has a water border to the east, north and west by the Indian Ocean. The district is bordered to the south by Wete District. The district seat (capital) is the town of Konde. According to the 2022 census, the district has a total population of 123,379.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,838 |
| Population Density | 85 / sq mi |
| Elevation | -10 ft (-3 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.9667°, 39.8333° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Pemba North |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.8 inches (1,621 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Micheweni
Micheweni is a small city in Tanzania (Pemba North) with a population of 9,838. The city sits at an elevation of -10 feet (-3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -10 ft (-3 m) |
| Area | 116.1 sq mi (300.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.9667°N, 39.8333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MOMBASA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 104 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in |
Micheweni has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (14.2") and September the driest (1.7").
Schools in Micheweni
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiuyu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chamboni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kije Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiuyu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| M/K/Wingwi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Micheweni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karume Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mjananza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tumbe B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sizini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Skuli ya Maandalizi Chupwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shumba Viamboni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Micheweni A Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Micheweni B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maziwa Ng'ombe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mjini Wingwi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mtemani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wingwi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| sizini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tumbe A Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Simai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Micheweni
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pemba Airport | PMA | Medium Airport |
| Funzi Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lunga-Lunga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ukunda Airstrip | UKA | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Micheweni?
Micheweni has a population of 9,838 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 116.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Micheweni?
Micheweni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.8 inches.