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Mtinko, Tanzania

Singida · Tanzania

Mtinko is a small city in Singida, Tanzania with a population of 26,725. Elevation: 5,194 ft (1,583 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

26,725 Population 18/sq mi density
5,194 ft Elevation 1,583 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
26.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Mtinko

Mtinko is an administrative ward in the Singida Rural district of the Singida Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 25,327.

People

Population26,725
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation5,194 ft (1,583 m)
Population26,725
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation5,194 ft (1,583 m)
Coordinates-4.5500°, 34.8500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceSingida
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation26.6 inches (676 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mtinko

Mtinko is a small city in Tanzania (Singida) with a population of 26,725. The city sits at an elevation of 5,194 feet (1,583 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Mtinko

Mtinko has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Oct (21.7°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1249 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 14.1° / 28.9° 190.4
Feb 20.1°C / 68°F 13.7° / 28.4° 165.0
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 14° / 28.5° 152.8
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 13.6° / 27.7° 144.7
May 19.1°C / 66°F 12.2° / 27.1° 54.6
Jun 18°C / 64°F 10.3° / 26.7° 11.2
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 8.8° / 27° 17.1
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 10.1° / 29.1° 49.6
Sep 20.7°C / 69°F 12° / 30.7° 11.7
Oct 21.7°C / 71°F 13° / 31.9° 38.3
Nov 21.6°C / 71°F 14.3° / 31.4° 212.4
Dec 20.7°C / 69°F 14.4° / 29.2° 201.5
Mtinko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,194 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above Tanzania avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,194 ft (1,583 m)
Area1,459.0 sq mi (3,778.8 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-4.5500°N, 34.8500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 8, 2025.

Aug 8, 2023 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.5 100 km
Apr 11, 1993 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania M5.3 117 km
Dec 20, 1996 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.2 136 km
Feb 22, 1991 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania M5.2 124 km
Sep 5, 2023 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.1 99 km
Feb 3, 2009 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 73 km
Apr 8, 2010 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 56 km
Jul 23, 1993 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.1 128 km
Aug 8, 2025 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania M5.0 57 km
Feb 17, 2023 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania M5.0 125 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 67 km
Jul 23, 1993 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 145 km
Jul 9, 2025 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 30 km
Sep 3, 1993 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.9 107 km
Apr 14, 2023 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania M4.9 86 km
Apr 15, 2011 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania M4.9 104 km
Feb 16, 2023 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania M4.9 102 km
Jan 20, 2009 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.9 138 km
Dec 21, 1996 43 km SW of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.8 107 km
Sep 20, 2011 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.8 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in
February 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
March 69°F (21°C) 5.1 in
April 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
December 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Mtinko has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mtinko

42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ikumese Primary School - - - -
Mkenge Primary School - - - -
Minyenye Primary School - - - -
Mikuyu Primary School - - - -
Migugu Primary School - - - -
Matumbo Primary School - - - -
Malolo Primary School - - - -
Makuro Primary School - - - -
Kisutu Primary School - - - -
Kijota Primary School - - - -
Kasanabo Primary School - - - -
Mpambaa Primary School - - - -
Ikiwu Primary School - - - -
Ikhanoda Primary School - - - -
Mwangae Primary School - - - -
MUDIDA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MAKURO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
SINGITU SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MATUMBO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MIKIWU SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KIJOTA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
St Charles Borromeo Primary School - - - -
MAKURO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MATUMBO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KIJOTA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Makuru secondary school - - - -
Matumbo Secondary - - - -
Mtinko Primary School - - - -
Mpipiti Primary School - - - -
Mudida Primary School - - - -
Mpipiti Primary School - - - -
Kijota secondary - - - -
MUDIDA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Ng'ongoampoku Primary School - - - -
Ndugwira Primary School - - - -
Mwangae Primary School - - - -
Mwalala Primary School - - - -
Mwakichenche Primary School - - - -
Muungano Primary School - - - -
Munkwae Primary School - - - -
Mtinko Primary School - - - -
Mpipiti Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mtinko

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ImbaNasi - MP3

Clinics in Mtinko

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ikhanoda Dispensary
Ikiwu Dispensary
Ilongero Health Centre
Matumbo
Mjughuda
Mkenge
Mpambaa
Mudida Dispensary

Airports Near Mtinko

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gorimba Airport-Small Airport
Haidom Airport-Small Airport
Handa Airport-Small Airport
Harbanget Airport-Small Airport
Kirondatal Airport-Small Airport
Singida Airport-Small Airport
Yaeda 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 Mtinko

What is the population of Mtinko?

Mtinko has a population of 26,725 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 1,459.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mtinko?

Mtinko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches.

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