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Mingoyo, Tanzania

Lindi · Tanzania

Mingoyo is a small city in Lindi, Tanzania with a population of 10,480. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,480 Population 22/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Mingoyo

Mingoyo

Mingoyo is an administrative ward in Lindi Municipal District of Lindi Region in Tanzania.
The ward covers an area of 92 km2 (36 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 47 m (154 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 11,812.

People

Population10,480
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population10,480
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates-10.1053°, 39.6186°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceLindi
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (952 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mingoyo

Mingoyo is a small city in Tanzania (Lindi) with a population of 10,480. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Mingoyo

Mingoyo has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Nov (26.8°C), the coldest is Jun (21.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1889 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.5°C / 78°F 21.2° / 33° 351.6
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21° / 30.6° 284.6
Mar 25.2°C / 77°F 20.9° / 30.3° 407.0
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 19.3° / 29.6° 312.0
May 22.8°C / 73°F 16.4° / 28.6° 101.2
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 14° / 28.2° 23.1
Jul 21.5°C / 71°F 14.4° / 29.3° 17.3
Aug 23.3°C / 74°F 15.4° / 32.3° 8.3
Sep 25°C / 77°F 17.9° / 34° 9.2
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 19.5° / 35.4° 105.0
Nov 26.8°C / 80°F 20.7° / 35.6° 90.1
Dec 26.5°C / 80°F 21.1° / 34.8° 180.0
Mingoyo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Tanzania avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area476.3 sq mi (1,233.6 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-10.1053°N, 39.6186°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

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 91 km
Apr 30, 2019 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania M4.3 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Hidaya Category 1 273 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
February 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
May 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
October 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest

Mingoyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Mingoyo

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tulieni Primary School - - - -
Ruaha Primary School - - - -
ng'apa Primary School - - - -
Muungano Primary School - - - -
Mnazi mmoja B Primary School - - - -
Mnazi Mmoja Primary School - - - -
Mkwaya Primary School - - - -
Mkupama Primary School - - - -
Mingoyo Primary School - - - -
Cheleweni Primary School - - - -
Namunda Primary School - - - -
Mnengulo Primary School - - - -
Mahumbika Primary School - - - -
Mnazi Mmoja Primary School - - - -
MNOLELA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
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Hotels in Mingoyo

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mingoyo hotel

Bus Stations in Mingoyo

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mnazi mmoja
Ngongo bus station
TZ #571457057

Gas Stations in Mingoyo

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TZ #5494429122
TZ #5604033480
TZ #7010966235

Airports Near Mingoyo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mtwara AirportMYWMedium Airport
Lindi AirportLDISmall Airport
Mikindani Airport-Small 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 Mingoyo

What is the population of Mingoyo?

Mingoyo has a population of 10,480 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 476.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mingoyo?

Mingoyo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.

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