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Mlowo, Tanzania

Songwe · Tanzania

Mlowo is a mid-size city in Songwe, Tanzania with a population of 40,000. Elevation: 5,220 ft (1,591 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

40,000 Population 22/sq mi density
5,220 ft Elevation 1,591 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
48.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Mlowo

Mlowo is an administrative ward in Mbozi District, Songwe Region, Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 17,663.

People

Population40,000
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation5,220 ft (1,591 m)
Population40,000
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation5,220 ft (1,591 m)
Coordinates-9.0000°, 32.9833°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceSongwe
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation48.1 inches (1,222 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mlowo

Mlowo is a mid-size city in Tanzania (Songwe) with a population of 40,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,220 feet (1,591 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Mlowo

Mlowo has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Nov (22°C), the coldest is Jul (15°C). Average annual precipitation is 1624 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.5°C / 67°F 14.4° / 26.6° 352.3
Feb 19.8°C / 68°F 14.3° / 26.7° 272.2
Mar 19.9°C / 68°F 13.9° / 26.7° 301.9
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 12.9° / 26.4° 187.7
May 17.6°C / 64°F 10.5° / 25.4° 23.4
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 8.4° / 24.2° 6.8
Jul 15°C / 59°F 7.4° / 24.2° 16.1
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 8.6° / 26.7° 11.9
Sep 19.1°C / 66°F 10° / 28.9° 1.7
Oct 21.4°C / 70°F 12.3° / 30.9° 30.1
Nov 22°C / 72°F 14.1° / 31.4° 128.2
Dec 20.7°C / 69°F 14.3° / 29.2° 291.9
Mlowo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,220 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above Tanzania avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,220 ft (1,591 m)
Area1,784.8 sq mi (4,622.6 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-9.0000°N, 32.9833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.7 on May 16, 2025.

Dec 8, 2009 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.9 144 km
Dec 12, 2009 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.5 146 km
Dec 6, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.2 149 km
Dec 7, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 146 km
Jun 8, 2013 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania M4.9 137 km
May 17, 1992 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 149 km
Jan 17, 2018 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania M4.7 64 km
May 16, 2025 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.7 42 km
Dec 11, 2009 11 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 146 km
Feb 13, 2010 15 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 149 km
Sep 5, 2010 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 149 km
Dec 6, 2009 2 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 145 km
Dec 7, 2009 25 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 147 km
Aug 17, 2001 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania M4.6 56 km
Mar 6, 2010 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.6 50 km
Dec 7, 2009 31 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.5 129 km
Nov 25, 2009 15 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.5 139 km
Nov 16, 1994 20 km SE of Ilembo, Tanzania M4.4 72 km
Dec 8, 2009 7 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M4.4 144 km
May 31, 2024 22 km N of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.4 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 63 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 77 km
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 92 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 8.8 in
February 69°F (21°C) 8.4 in
March 69°F (21°C) 9.3 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest
November 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 8.2 in

Mlowo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in July to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mlowo

49 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bondeni Primary School - - - -
Ivugula Primary School - - - -
Itete Primary School - - - -
Itepula Primary School - - - -
Isowezya Primary School - - - -
Isansa Primary School - - - -
Ikukwa Primary School - - - -
Igunda Primary School - - - -
Igamba Primary School - - - -
Ichesa Primary School - - - -
Ibembwa Primary School - - - -
Hatelele Primary School - - - -
Hasale Primary School - - - -
Ivwanga Primary School - - - -
Nalyelye sec-school - - - -
MBOZI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
CHIKANAMLILO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
ITEPULA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MLOWO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
NYIMBILI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MSENSE SEKONDARY - - - -
ISANSA SEKONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MBOZI MISSION SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Mahenje High School - - - -
ISOWEZYA PROMARY SCHOOL - - - -
Msensse Primary School - - - -
ISANSA PRIMARY SCHOOL - - - -
MSENSE PRIMARY SCHOOL - - - -
NURSARY SCHOOI - - - -
ISOWEZYA PRIMARY SCHOOL - - - -
SHIWINGA PRIMARY SCHOOL - - - -
SHIWINGA SECONDARY - - - -
LUNGWA MEAN MARKET - - - -
Tazara Primary School - - - -
Shiwinga Primary School - - - -
Nansama Primary School - - - -
Mwanda Primary School - - - -
HEZYA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Mpito Primary School - - - -
Mlowo Primary School - - - -
Mbulu Primary School - - - -
Mbozi Primary School - - - -
Masoko Primary School - - - -
Makua Primary School - - - -
Mahenje Primary School - - - -
Mabatini Primary School - - - -
Lutumbi Primary School - - - -
Juhudi Primary School - - - -
Iwezi Primary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Mlowo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
BANTANDA COMMUNITY CENTRE
CENTRE MAIN MARKET
MASANGULA VILLAGE MARKET
MBOZI MISSIO COMMUNITY MARKET
VWAWA TOWN

Hotels in Mlowo

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EAST AFRICA LODGE
Morning Start Hotel
Mwankonde Hotel

Restaurants in Mlowo

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MPITO WAREHOUSE

Clinics in Mlowo

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ichesa Dispensary
Igamba Dispensary
Ihowa Dispensary
Mlangali Dispensary

Train Stations in Mlowo

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mlowo

Gas Stations in Mlowo

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mlowo petrol station
TZ #3152494018

Banks in Mlowo

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

COFFEE FARMS
CRDB BANK MLOWO
CRDB BANK MLOWO BRANCH

Airports Near Mlowo

4 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mlowo

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AGAPE PENTECOSTAL BIBLE FELLOWSHIP ISANSA BRANCH
EBENEZER INTALNATIONAL PENTECOST ISANSA
Ebenezer International Church Isansa
ISANSA ISIAMIC PLACE OF WORSHIP
JEHOVAH'S WITNESS CHURCH
JEHOVAHS WETINESS
JUNIOR PAUL NZOWA
MORAVIAN CHURCH BRANCH
NELSON LWINGA
OMARY WORK SHOP
RIDEEMD CHURCH PLACE
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
SABBATH DAY ISANSA
SAYUNI CHURCH BRANCH
SWEDISH CHURCH BRANCH
Tanzania Assemblies Of God Isansa Mbozi
TANZANIA MORAVIAN CHURCH ISANSA

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 Mlowo

What is the population of Mlowo?

Mlowo has a population of 40,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 1,784.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mlowo?

Mlowo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.1 inches.

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