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Mtwango, Tanzania
Njombe · Tanzania
Mtwango is a small city in Njombe, Tanzania with a population of 19,040. Elevation: 5,797 ft (1,767 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Mtwango
Mtwango is a town and ward in Njombe district in the Njombe Region of the Tanzanian Southern Highlands. Its population according to the 2002 Tanzanian census is 20,487.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,040 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,797 ft (1,767 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.0167°, 34.8000° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Njombe |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.6 inches (1,132 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mtwango
Mtwango is a small city in Tanzania (Njombe) with a population of 19,040. The city sits at an elevation of 5,797 feet (1,767 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Mtwango
Mtwango has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is Nov (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (14.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2911 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,797 ft (1,767 m) |
| Area | 1,718.2 sq mi (4,450.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.0167°N, 34.8000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 113 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 125 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 137 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 8.5 in |
Mtwango has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 58°F in July to 67°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Mtwango
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sovi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| J M MAKWETA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| MTWANGO SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| MTIMBWE SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Maduma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kichiwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilunda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Inyamalo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itipingi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itunduma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kichiwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Limakwale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lunguya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maduma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ujange Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tagamenda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Welela Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikelu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lungwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mawande Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muungano Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyambogo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ihanzutwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikwega Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itulahumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mji Mwema Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sakalenga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Mtwango
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kibidula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mafinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbarali Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mufindi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ng'Wazi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Njombe Airport | JOM | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Mtwango?
Mtwango has a population of 19,040 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,718.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mtwango?
Mtwango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.6 inches.