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Mpanda, Tanzania

Katavi · Tanzania

Mpanda is a large city in Katavi, Tanzania with a population of 204,338. Elevation: 3,609 ft (1,100 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

204,338 Population 646/sq mi density
3,609 ft Elevation 1,100 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Mpanda

Mpanda is a city in Katavi Region of Tanzania, East Africa with a postcode number 50100. It is the administrative centre of Katavi Region, Mpanda District and is itself one of the four districts of the region.

People

Population204,338
Density646/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation3,609 ft (1,100 m)
Population204,338
Population Density646 / sq mi
Elevation3,609 ft (1,100 m)
Coordinates-6.3438°, 31.0695°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceKatavi
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,087 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mpanda

Mpanda is a large city in Tanzania (Katavi) with a population of 204,338. The city sits at an elevation of 3,609 feet (1,100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Mpanda

Mpanda has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.3°C), the coldest is Jun (20.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1284 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 16.6° / 28.7° 248.6
Feb 22.2°C / 72°F 16.6° / 28.9° 164.5
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 16.5° / 29° 184.8
Apr 22°C / 72°F 15.6° / 28.1° 136.4
May 21.2°C / 70°F 14.1° / 28.3° 28.5
Jun 20.2°C / 68°F 12.1° / 28.9° 2.4
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 11° / 30.5° 1.7
Aug 22.9°C / 73°F 13.2° / 33.2° 4.6
Sep 25.5°C / 78°F 16.1° / 35° 13.6
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 17.3° / 36.2° 44.6
Nov 24.7°C / 76°F 17.3° / 36° 241.9
Dec 22.7°C / 73°F 17.1° / 30.6° 212.8
Mpanda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,609 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Tanzania avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,609 ft (1,100 m)
Area316.5 sq mi (819.8 km²)
Population Density646/sq mi
Coordinates-6.3438°N, 31.0695°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.54"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 12, 2023.

Sep 21, 1997 26 km WNW of Kirando, Tanzania M5.9 137 km
Aug 18, 1994 55 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania M5.9 143 km
May 7, 1999 47 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania M5.6 144 km
Nov 14, 2009 66 km W of Karema, Tanzania M5.4 147 km
Sep 9, 2019 39 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania M5.4 39 km
Jan 9, 2006 62 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.3 149 km
Nov 14, 2009 68 km W of Karema, Tanzania M5.3 146 km
Apr 29, 2017 83 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.3 129 km
May 7, 1999 38 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania M5.2 142 km
Sep 26, 2009 20 km SW of Kirando, Tanzania M5.2 149 km
Oct 22, 2017 45 km NW of Mpanda, Tanzania M5.1 46 km
Jul 20, 2009 65 km WNW of Karema, Tanzania M5.0 130 km
Nov 12, 1994 59 km WSW of Karema, Tanzania M4.9 144 km
Jul 13, 2001 42 km NW of Usevia, Tanzania M4.8 62 km
Apr 10, 2002 44 km SSW of Uvinza, Tanzania M4.7 140 km
Jan 8, 2014 21 km SSW of Mpanda, Tanzania M4.7 21 km
May 22, 2007 29 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania M4.7 30 km
Jun 30, 2003 70 km W of Karema, Tanzania M4.7 150 km
Sep 21, 1997 29 km WNW of Kirando, Tanzania M4.6 136 km
Sep 7, 2010 40 km SW of Mpanda, Tanzania M4.6 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Igwisi Hills (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Igwisi Hills Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,146 m (3,760 ft) -10450 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
February 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
May 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 80°F (26°C) 1.1 in Warmest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
December 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in Wettest

Mpanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in July to 80°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Mpanda

Institution Type Founded Website
Kilitech VTC College - ,
Mpanda Open University College - ,

Schools in Mpanda

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Mary's Secondary School - - - -
Kasimba Secondary School - - - -
KILITECH VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE - - - -
Kasimba Primary School - - - -
Mwangaza Primary School - - - -
Kashaulili Secondary school - - - -
Muungano Primary school - - - -
ISTIQAMA SECONDARY school - - - -
Sun Secondary School - - - -
The Motherland International School - - - -
Kivukoni Primary School - - - -
Shanwe Secondary school - - - -
Rungwa Secondary School - - - -
Mary immaculate Primary School - - - -
Nsemulwa secondary school - - - -
Kabungu Primary School - - - -
Igagala Primary School - - - -
Sonja Primary School - - - -
Mtapenda Primary School - - - -
Isinde Primary School - - - -
kivukoni Primary School - - - -
Uhuru Primary School - - - -
Sungamila Primary School - - - -
shanwe Primary School - - - -
nyerere Primary School - - - -
Nsemulwa Primary School - - - -
Nsambwe Primary School - - - -
Mwangaza Primary School - - - -
Muungano Primary School - - - -
Mtakumbuka Primary School - - - -
Msakila Primary School - - - -
Mpanda Primary School - - - -
Mkapa Primary School - - - -
Mizengo Pinda Primary School - - - -
Misunkumilo Primary School - - - -
milala Primary School - - - -
Migazini Primary School - - - -
Mapinduzi Primary School - - - -
Manga Primary School - - - -
Makanyagio Primary School - - - -
Majengo Primary School - - - -
Magamba Primary School - - - -
Kawanzige Primary School - - - -
Katavi Primary School - - - -
Kasokola Primary School - - - -
Kasimba Primary School - - - -
Kashaulili Primary School - - - -
Kashato Primary School - - - -
Kamakuka Primary School - - - -
Kakese Primary School - - - -
ilembo Primary School - - - -
Dirifu Primary School - - - -
Azimio Primary School - - - -
ISTIQAMA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KABUNGU SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Mwangaza Secondary School - - - -
NSEMULWA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KASHAULILI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
SHANWE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Misunkumilo Secondary School - - - -
Kampuni Primary School - - - -
St. Mary's Secondary School - - - -
Kasimba Secondary School - - - -
KILITECH VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE - - - -
Kasimba Primary School - - - -
Mwangaza Primary School - - - -
Kashaulili Secondary school - - - -
Muungano Primary school - - - -
ISTIQAMA SECONDARY school - - - -
Sun Secondary School - - - -
The Motherland International School - - - -
Kivukoni Primary School - - - -
Shanwe Secondary school - - - -
Rungwa Secondary School - - - -
Mary immaculate Primary School - - - -
Nsemulwa secondary school - - - -
kivukoni Primary School - - - -
Uhuru Primary School - - - -
Sungamila Primary School - - - -
shanwe Primary School - - - -
nyerere Primary School - - - -
Nsemulwa Primary School - - - -
Nsambwe Primary School - - - -
Mwangaza Primary School - - - -
Muungano Primary School - - - -
Mtakumbuka Primary School - - - -
Msakila Primary School - - - -
Mpanda Primary School - - - -
Mkapa Primary School - - - -
Mizengo Pinda Primary School - - - -
Misunkumilo Primary School - - - -
milala Primary School - - - -
Migazini Primary School - - - -
Mapinduzi Primary School - - - -
Manga Primary School - - - -
Makanyagio Primary School - - - -
Majengo Primary School - - - -
Magamba Primary School - - - -
Katavi Primary School - - - -
Kasokola Primary School - - - -
Kasimba Primary School - - - -
Kashaulili Primary School - - - -
Kashato Primary School - - - -
Kamakuka Primary School - - - -
ilembo Primary School - - - -
Dirifu Primary School - - - -
Azimio Primary School - - - -
ISTIQAMA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KABUNGU SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Mwangaza Secondary School - - - -
NSEMULWA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KASHAULILI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
SHANWE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Misunkumilo Secondary School - - - -
Kampuni Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mpanda

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Mpanda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
MAKTABA YA MKOA-KATAVI0.0
MAKTABA YA MKOA-KATAVI0.0

Farmers Markets in Mpanda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kashaulili ya Airtel Market
Kashaulili ya Airtel Market
Mpanda city market
Mpanda city market

Hotels in Mpanda

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

City Hotel Mpanda
KTV COMPANY NYAMAPORI
New C.H Hotel
Sheraton Hotel
Super City Hotel
Two in One Kirari Executive Lodge

Restaurants in Mpanda

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KATAVI RESORT
Mpanda Hotel
Pama Grill

Cafes in Mpanda

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bismillah Cafe
Cafe joint
Coffee Joint
Coffee Point
Irene mgahawa
Kawajense Coffee point
Mpanda bus stand

Clinics in Mpanda

14 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AMEC DISPENSARY
Kabungu
Kakese
Kasimba
King Solomon Sanitarium Clinic
King'anda Clinic
Milala Rc
Monica Clinic
SDA DISPENSARY
St Grem Clinic
St.Aloyce
Tmc Disp
Town Clinic
Town Clinic Health Centre

Veterinaries in Mpanda

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kitapondya Agrovet

Train Stations in Mpanda

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mpanda
Ndui

Bus Stations in Mpanda

6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kasimba Bus Stop
Mizengo Pinda Bus Station
Mizengo Pinda Bus Terminal
Mpanda Bus Station
Mpanda Railway Station
TZ #4213569454

Gas Stations in Mpanda

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allyen Fuel Station
Allyen High Way Fuel Station
Esso Service Station
GBP
GBP
Mpanda Filling Station
TZ #3266927473
TZ #3976863601

Banks in Mpanda

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CRDB BANK
NMB BANK

Gyms in Mpanda

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SAI GYM MPANDA

Stadiums & Teams in Mpanda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mpanda

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Iku Airport-Small Airport
Kasense Airport-Small Airport
Lwafi Airport-Small Airport
Mlele Ram Airport-Small Airport
Mpanda AirportNPYSmall Airport
Msima 2 Airport-Small Airport
Muhuba Airport-Small Airport
Sitalike Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mpanda

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mpanda Postal office
Mpanda Postal office

Treatment Centers in Mpanda

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AMEC DISPENSARY
King Solomon Sanitarium Clinic
King'anda Clinic
Monica Clinic
SDA DISPENSARY
St Grem Clinic
Town Clinic Health Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mpanda

45 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AL MASDJID NUURU
Cemetery
Cemetery Nsemulwa
Cemetery-PSSSF
Christ The King Cathedral-Anglican
EAGT CHURCH
EAGT CHURCH
EAGT CHURCH ILEMBO
EAGT CHURCH KAZIMA
EAGT CHURCH MAJENGO
Ephata Ministry Church
F.P.C.T CHURCH
FPCT CHURCH
FPCT PENTECOSTE CHURCH
Ilembo Cemetery
Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church
Makanyagio Cemetery
Masdjid Taqwa
Masjid Aqswaa
Moravian Church
Moravian Church
Moravian Church Parish
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque Kichangani
Mosque Mpanda
Mosque Msemulwa
Nabii Nuru ya Watu Sauti ya Uzima
PATMO PLAYERS CHURCH
Roman Catholic Church HIJA
Roman Catholic Church Shanwe
SDA CHURCH
Seventh Day Adventist
TAG CHURCH
TAG CHURCH
TAG CHURCH
TAG CHURCH
TAG CHURCH ILEMBO
TAG CHURCH KILIMAHEWA
TAG CHURCH Mpanda
TAG CHURCH Mpanda

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Around Mpanda

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 43
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 13
Restaurants 4
Cafes 7
Bars 13
Supermarkets 2
Banks 2
Hotels 5
Libraries 1
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 39

🇹🇿 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 Mpanda

What is the population of Mpanda?

Mpanda has a population of 204,338 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 646 people per square mile, spread across 316.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mpanda?

Mpanda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches.

Nearby Cities

Usevia 17,742 pop · 53.4 mi Karema 12,630 pop · 54.4 mi Inyonga 11,790 pop · 73.1 mi Kirando 33,111 pop · 80.8 mi Namanyere 40,000 pop · 81.1 mi Nguruka 39,135 pop · 85.3 mi Chala 22,624 pop · 86.7 mi Uvinza 24,650 pop · 97.6 mi
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