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Mpwapwa, Tanzania
Dodoma · Tanzania
Mpwapwa is a small city in Dodoma, Tanzania with a population of 30,000. Elevation: 3,274 ft (998 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mpwapwa
Mpwapwa is a market town, in the Dodoma Region of Tanzania in central Africa. It is the district capital of Mpwapwa District. According to the 2012 Tanzania National Census, the population of Mpwapwa was 21,337.
People
Climate
| Population | 30,000 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.3500°, 36.4833° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Dodoma |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.8 inches (553 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mpwapwa
Mpwapwa is a small city in Tanzania (Dodoma) with a population of 30,000. The city sits at an elevation of 3,274 feet (998 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Mpwapwa
Mpwapwa has an average annual temperature of 21.7°C (71°F). The hottest month is Nov (24.3°C), the coldest is Jun (18.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1185 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Area | 3,697.7 sq mi (9,577.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.3500°N, 36.4833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in |
Mpwapwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Mpwapwa
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kikombo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpwapwa secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Bumila Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chazungwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Idilo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Igovu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilolo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Isinghu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iyoma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiborian Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpwapwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisokwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lupeta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makutupa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Manghangu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mazae Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpwapwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mtejeta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ving'hawe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Mpwapwa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soko Kuu, Mpwapwa |
Hotels in Mpwapwa
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mpwapwa
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mpwapwa
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mpwapwa
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mpwapwa
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mpwapwa
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mpwapwa
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mpwapwa
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dodoma Airport | DOD | Medium Airport |
| Kilosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongwa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mpwapwa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mtera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mvumi Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mpwapwa
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All saints anglican cathedral | |
| evangelisch-lutherische Kirche | |
| KKKT |
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What is the population of Mpwapwa?
Mpwapwa has a population of 30,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 3,697.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mpwapwa?
Mpwapwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.8 inches.