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Mwanza, Tanzania

Mwanza · Tanzania

Mwanza is a major city in Mwanza, Tanzania with a population of 1,104,521. Elevation: 3,753 ft (1,144 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,104,521 Population 3,471/sq mi density
3,753 ft Elevation 1,144 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Mwanza

Mwanza

Mwanza City, also known as Rock City to the residents, is a port city and capital of Mwanza Region on the southern shore of Lake Victoria in north-western Tanzania. With an urban population of 1,104,521 and a population of 3,699,872 in the region, it is Tanzania's second largest city, after Dar es Salaam. It is also the second largest city in the Lake Victoria basin after Kampala, Uganda and ahead of Kisumu, Kenya at least in population size. Within the East African community, Mwanza city is the fifth largest city after Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kampala. It is slightly ahead of Kigali, Kisumu, and Bujumbura in the population of city proper limits. Mwanza city is also the capital city of Mwanza Region, and is administratively divided into two municipal districts within that Region - Ilemela and Nyamagana.

People

Population1,104,521
Density3,471/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation3,753 ft (1,144 m)
Population1,104,521
Population Density3,471 / sq mi
Elevation3,753 ft (1,144 m)
Coordinates-2.5167°, 32.9000°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMwanza
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,013 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mwanza

Mwanza is a major city in Tanzania (Mwanza) with a population of 1,104,521. The city sits at an elevation of 3,753 feet (1,144 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Mwanza

Mwanza has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1087 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 18.5° / 28° 113.1
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 18.8° / 28.8° 93.4
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 19° / 28.6° 146.0
Apr 23.6°C / 74°F 18.9° / 28.3° 154.0
May 23.6°C / 74°F 18.7° / 28.5° 65.2
Jun 22.8°C / 73°F 16.8° / 28.7° 25.0
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 16.1° / 29° 4.8
Aug 22.8°C / 73°F 16.9° / 28.7° 24.3
Sep 23.5°C / 74°F 18.3° / 28.7° 43.9
Oct 23.6°C / 74°F 18.7° / 28.6° 122.2
Nov 23.2°C / 74°F 18.9° / 27.6° 147.0
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 18.7° / 26.9° 148.2
Mwanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,753 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Tanzania avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,753 ft (1,144 m)
Area318.2 sq mi (824.1 km²)
Population Density3,471/sq mi
Coordinates-2.5167°N, 32.9000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 31, 2021.

May 18, 2002 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania M5.5 102 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 128 km
Aug 31, 2021 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.8 114 km
Mar 24, 2018 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.7 116 km
Apr 24, 2020 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.4 116 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 59 km
Dec 19, 2013 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania M4.3 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in
December 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in

Mwanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Mwanza

Institution Type Founded Website
BBTC College College - ,
BOT Training Institute College - ,
Chuo cha biblia College - ,
Chuo Cha Maliasili na Utalii College - ,
Chuo cha mifugo,uvuvi na kilimo mabuki College - ,
Chuo cha Taifa cha Utalii College - ,
CITY HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES College - ,
College of Youth Education in Tanzania College - ,
Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology College - ,
Hall 2 College - ,
Horizon College &VTC College - ,
Igogo VTC College - ,
Institute Of Adult School College - ,
Institute Of Rural Development Planning College - ,
IRDP computer lab College - ,
Irdp play ground University - ,
Kanyama City College College - ,
King Martin Training Institute College - ,
Lake Victoria Christian College College - ,
Lecture Class 2 College - ,
Lecture Hall 2 University - ,
MATI-UKIRIGURU. College - ,
Mirongo Chuo Cha Ufundi College - ,
mji mwema(kaburi moja) College - ,
Mogetical Driving School College - ,
Mwanza General College College - ,
Mwanza Paptist Institute College - ,
Mwanza university College - ,
Mzumbe University University - ,
Pasiansi Wildlife Training Institute University - ,
Pine College College - ,
Saint Augustine University of Tanzania University - ,
St Paul college College - ,
St Paul college College - ,
St.Joseph College - ,
The Board Of English Training Centre College - ,
The Institute of Rural Development Planning Lake Zone Centre College - ,
The winner Vocational training center College - ,
Victoria Unique Collage College - ,
Wesley College College - ,

Schools in Mwanza

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nyakahoja Primary School - - - -
open University of Tanzania - - - -
dar es salaam Institute of technology - - - -
Islamiya secondary school - - - -
Bismarck high school - - - -
Nyakato Primary School - - - -
new branch ( chuo cha mipango) - - - -
Montessori primary school - - - -
Ngasecco ( Victoria ) school - - - -
Ngw'anza teacher's college - - - -
Mwembe giza primary school - - - -
Buswelu secondary school - - - -
Eden primary and secondary school - - - -
Hill Crest high school - - - -
St. Hellen secondary school - - - -
Eden Valley primary school - - - -
Alliance English Medium School - - - -
St. Augustine university of Tanzania, old campus - - - -
Mount Meru University Mwanza campus - - - -
St. Augustine University Library - - - -
Fr. Mwanjonde Lecture Theatre - - - -
St. Mary's Nyegezi seminary - - - -
Nsumba high school - - - -
Nganza girls high school - - - -
Sun shine Nursery - - - -
makoko school - - - -
Kingdom heritage primary school - - - -
bright alvin nursery schol - - - -
Jaspal Pre & Primary School - - - -
Nyanza Adventist Sec School - - - -
Alliance Girls' Sec & High School - - - -
Mahina Sec School - - - -
Kitangiri Secondary School - - - -
Bwiru Girls High School - - - -
Mihama Secondary School - - - -
Bwiru Boys High School - - - -
Mnarani Secondary School - - - -
Nyamagana Secondary School - - - -
Nyegezi Secondary School - - - -
Nyakurunduma Secondary School - - - -
Education - - - -
Third Eye Tution Centre - - - -
Education - - - -
BUYUGE ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL - - - -
Mbugani Primary school - - - -
Bugarika Primary School - - - -
St.Frances Primary school - - - -
Bugarika Secondary School - - - -
Negro Green Hope Academy Area - - - -
Bugarika Primary School - - - -
Mlimani Secondary School - - - -
Pamba Secondary School - - - -
St Joseph Seminary School - - - -
Azimio A Primary School - - - -
Mwanza International School - - - -
Isenga Primary School - - - -
Lumala Secondary School - - - -
Bright Academy Open School - - - -
Islamic Secondary School - - - -
Lumala Nursery ,Primary and Secondary School - - - -
Taqwa Primary and Secondary School - - - -
Kituo cha Elimu ya Watu Wazima - - - -
Kirumba Secondary School - - - -
Bismark Primary School - - - -
Taqwa Secondary school - - - -
English For Business School - - - -
Nyakahoja Pre& Primary school - - - -
Cheka Sana Tanzania Supporting Street children, Youth and their Families Day Centre - - - -
Makongoro Primary School - - - -
Lake English Medium Pre & Primary School - - - -
International Center For Intercultural Relationships Languages and Development - - - -
Mwanza Secondary School - - - -
Thaqaafa Secondary School - - - -
Mkuyuni Secondary School - - - -
Mirongo Secondary School - - - -
BUSWELU SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
St. Helens English Medium School - - - -
Ziwani Primary School - - - -
Tumaini Primary School - - - -
Songambele Primary School - - - -
Sima Primary School - - - -
Sabasaba Primary School - - - -
Pasiansi Primary School - - - -
Nyasaka Primary School - - - -
Nyamwilekelwa Primary School - - - -
Nyambiti Primary School - - - -
Nyamanoro Primary School - - - -
Nundu D Primary School - - - -
Nundu Primary School - - - -
Nsumbi Primary School - - - -
Mwenge Primary School - - - -
Mwambani Primary School - - - -
Muungano Primary School - - - -
Mnarani Primary School - - - -
Mkubi Primary School - - - -
Mjimwema Primary School - - - -
Mihama Primary School - - - -
Lukobe Primary School - - - -
Kitangiri C Primary School - - - -
Kitangiri B Primary School - - - -
Nyakahoja Primary School - - - -
open University of Tanzania - - - -
dar es salaam Institute of technology - - - -
Islamiya secondary school - - - -
Bismarck high school - - - -
Nyakato Primary School - - - -
new branch ( chuo cha mipango) - - - -
Montessori primary school - - - -
Ngasecco ( Victoria ) school - - - -
Ngw'anza teacher's college - - - -
Mwembe giza primary school - - - -
Buswelu secondary school - - - -
Eden primary and secondary school - - - -
Hill Crest high school - - - -
St. Hellen secondary school - - - -
Eden Valley primary school - - - -
Alliance English Medium School - - - -
St. Augustine university of Tanzania, old campus - - - -
Mount Meru University Mwanza campus - - - -
St. Augustine University Library - - - -
Fr. Mwanjonde Lecture Theatre - - - -
St. Mary's Nyegezi seminary - - - -
Nsumba high school - - - -
Nganza girls high school - - - -
Sun shine Nursery - - - -
makoko school - - - -
Kingdom heritage primary school - - - -
bright alvin nursery schol - - - -
Jaspal Pre & Primary School - - - -
Nyanza Adventist Sec School - - - -
Alliance Girls' Sec & High School - - - -
Mahina Sec School - - - -
Kitangiri Secondary School - - - -
Bwiru Girls High School - - - -
Mihama Secondary School - - - -
Bwiru Boys High School - - - -
Mnarani Secondary School - - - -
Nyamagana Secondary School - - - -
Nyegezi Secondary School - - - -
Nyakurunduma Secondary School - - - -
Education - - - -
Third Eye Tution Centre - - - -
Education - - - -
BUYUGE ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL - - - -
Mbugani Primary school - - - -
Bugarika Primary School - - - -
St.Frances Primary school - - - -
Bugarika Secondary School - - - -
Negro Green Hope Academy Area - - - -
Bugarika Primary School - - - -
Mlimani Secondary School - - - -
Pamba Secondary School - - - -
St Joseph Seminary School - - - -
Azimio A Primary School - - - -
Mwanza International School - - - -
Isenga Primary School - - - -
Lumala Secondary School - - - -
Bright Academy Open School - - - -
Islamic Secondary School - - - -
Lumala Nursery ,Primary and Secondary School - - - -
Taqwa Primary and Secondary School - - - -
Kituo cha Elimu ya Watu Wazima - - - -
Kirumba Secondary School - - - -
Bismark Primary School - - - -
Taqwa Secondary school - - - -
English For Business School - - - -
Nyakahoja Pre& Primary school - - - -
Cheka Sana Tanzania Supporting Street children, Youth and their Families Day Centre - - - -
Makongoro Primary School - - - -
Lake English Medium Pre & Primary School - - - -
International Center For Intercultural Relationships Languages and Development - - - -
Mwanza Secondary School - - - -
Thaqaafa Secondary School - - - -
Mkuyuni Secondary School - - - -
Mirongo Secondary School - - - -
BUSWELU SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Ziwani Primary School - - - -
Umoja Primary School - - - -
Tumaini Primary School - - - -
Songambele Primary School - - - -
Sima Primary School - - - -
Sabasaba Primary School - - - -
Pasiansi Primary School - - - -
Nyasaka Primary School - - - -
Nyamwilolelwa Primary School - - - -
Nyamwilekelwa Primary School - - - -
Nyambiti Primary School - - - -
Nyamanoro Primary School - - - -
Nundu D Primary School - - - -
Nundu Primary School - - - -
Nsumbi Primary School - - - -
Mwenge Primary School - - - -
Mwambani Primary School - - - -
Muungano Primary School - - - -
Mnarani Primary School - - - -
Mkubi Primary School - - - -
Mjimwema Primary School - - - -
Mihama Primary School - - - -
Mhonze Primary School - - - -
Lukobe Primary School - - - -
Kitangiri C Primary School - - - -
Kitangiri B Primary School - - - -
Kitangiri A Primary School - - - -
Kiseke Primary School - - - -
Kirumba Primary School - - - -
Kiloleli Primary School - - - -
Kilimani Primary School - - - -
Kilamahewa Primary School - - - -
Karume Primary School - - - -
Juhudi Primary School - - - -
Jeshini Primary School - - - -
Jamhuri Primary School - - - -
Isenga D Primary School - - - -
Isenga C Primary School - - - -
Isenga Primary School - - - -
Ilemela Primary School - - - -
Ibungilo Primary School - - - -
Ibeshi Primary School - - - -
Hekima Primary School - - - -
Ghana Primary School - - - -
Gedeli Primary School - - - -
Bwiru Primary School - - - -
Buzuruga Primary School - - - -
Bulola Primary School - - - -
Buhila Primary School - - - -
Bugungumuki Primary School - - - -
Bondeni Primary School - - - -
Amani Primary School - - - -
Nyalwamba Primary School - - - -
Karumo Primary School - - - -
Kamanga Primary School - - - -
Tambuka Reli Primary School - - - -
Sweya Primary School - - - -
Sokoine Primary School - - - -
Sahara Primary School - - - -
Pamba C Primary School - - - -
Pamba B Primary School - - - -
Pamba A Primary School - - - -
Nyegezi Primary School - - - -
Nyasubi Primary School - - - -
Nyashana Primary School - - - -
Nyanza C Primary School - - - -
Nyanza B Primary School - - - -
Nyangurugulu Primary School - - - -
Nyamalango Primary School - - - -
Nyamagana B Primary School - - - -
Nyamagana A Primary School - - - -
Nyakurunduma Primary School - - - -
Nyakabungo C Primary School - - - -
Nyakabungo B Primary School - - - -
Nyakabungo A Primary School - - - -
Nyabulogoya Primary School - - - -
Mwananchi Primary School - - - -
Moringe Primary School - - - -
Mongela Primary School - - - -
Mlimani Primary School - - - -
Mkuyuni C Primary School - - - -
Mkuyuni B Primary School - - - -
Mkuyuni A Primary School - - - -
Mkolani Primary School - - - -
Mirongo Primary School - - - -
Miembeni Primary School - - - -
Malulu Primary School - - - -
Makongoro Primary School - - - -
Mahina Primary School - - - -
Maendeleo Primary School - - - -
Mabatini 'B Primary School - - - -
Mabatini 'A Primary School - - - -
Luchelele Primary School - - - -
Lake B Primary School - - - -
Lake A Primary School - - - -
Kileleni Primary School - - - -
Shule ya Msingi Iseni B - - - -
Igogo B Primary School - - - -
Igogo A Primary School - - - -
Igelegele Primary School - - - -
Ibanda Primary School - - - -
Butimba B Primary School - - - -
Butimba A Primary School - - - -
Bugando Primary School - - - -
Bugalika Primary School - - - -
Azimio C Primary School - - - -
Azimio B Primary School - - - -
Amani Primary School - - - -
Pasiansi Primary School - - - -
NYAMATONGO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
RORYA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Pasiansi Secondary School - - - -
NYAMANORO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MWINUKO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Nundu Secondary School - - - -
LUCHELELE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Nyakabungo Secondary School - - - -
Bwiru High School - - - -
Kitangiri Secondary School - - - -
Sunrise Secondary School - - - -
Mnarani Secondary School - - - -
Tulele Primary School - - - -
MONTESSORI SCHOOLS - - - -
Mwanza Lutheran - - - -
Holy Family Girls Secondary School - - - -
Sahara Primary School - - - -
Pamba Secondary School - - - -
Mirongo Secondary School - - - -
Mbugani Secondary School - - - -
Mwanza International School (Primary) - - - -
Isamilo International School - - - -
Mwanza International School (Secondary) - - - -
Loreto Girls’ School - - - -
Alliance Girls School - - - -
Shule ya Msingi Nyanza - - - -
Omega Secondary School - - - -
Kabuhoro Secondary School - - - -
Mwinuko Secondary School - - - -
Ibanda Islamic Primary & Nursery School English Medium - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mwanza

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Heaven Radio gospel MP3

Museums in Mwanza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Akimi Sports Bar and Grill
Akimi Sports Bar and Grill
Sukuma Museum

Libraries in Mwanza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Basi Sawa Library0.0
Basi Sawa Library0.0
Bora Star Library0.0
Chazy The Movies0.0
Chazy The Movies0.0
Goodhope Studio Audio and Video Production0.0
Home video library0.0
Home video library0.0
J.WASAFI CLASSIC0.0
J.WASAFI CLASSIC0.0
Ladha Meghji Indian Public Library0.0
Ladha Meghji Indian Public Library0.0
Mary Shop0.0
Mary Shop0.0
MM Library0.0
MM Library0.0
MODDY-GUY STATIONERY0.0
MODDY-GUY STATIONERY0.0
Mwanza library0.0
Mwanza library0.0
Star Boy Library0.0
Star Boy Library0.0
Star Movie0.0
Star Movie0.0
Steps entertainment office0.0
Steps entertainment office0.0
Tunauza CD0.0

Farmers Markets in Mwanza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buhongwa Market Place
Bujingwa Market
Bujingwa Market
Buzuruga Market
Buzuruga Market
Chickens Marketing
Chickens Marketing
Clothes market
FAHARI
FAHARI
Fish market
Furaha Salon
Furaha Salon
Goat market
Goat market
Hussein Car Assessories
Hussein Car Assessories
Igogo Market
Igogo Market
Ilemela Market Area
Keshen Auto Spares
Keshen Auto Spares
Kiloleni Market
Kiloleni Market
Kitangiri Market
Kitangiri Market
Kitangiri Market
Kitangiri Market
Maasai Market
Maasai Market
Machine used for Sale Maize
Machine used for Sale Maize
Market
Market
Market Place
Mecco Market
Mecco Market
Mgole Shop
Mgole Shop
Mission Main Market
Mkuyuni sokoni
Mkuyuni sokoni
Pasiansi Market
Pasiansi Market
Pasiansi Sokoni
Pasiansi Sokoni
Sabasaba Market
Sn Stationery
Sn Stationery
Soko Kuu
Soko Kuu
Soko Kuu Mwanza
Soko la Iloganzala
Soko la Iloganzala
Soko La Kwa Msuka
Soko La Kwa Msuka
Soko La Kwa Msuka
Soko La Kwa Msuka
Soko la Mbugani
Soko la Mbugani
Soko La Mirongo
Soko La Mirongo
Soko la Mirongo
Soko la Mkuyuni
Soko la Mkuyuni

Hotels in Mwanza

118 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adden City View Hotel
Adden Palace
Annex Victoria
Annex Victoria Hotel
Annex Victory Hotel
Annox Hotel
Antelope Hotel
Antelope Hotel
Audux
bayachamo hotel
City Hotel
City Lodge
Coconut Hotel
Coconut Hotel
Comfort Hotel
Cosmos Hotel
Dashi Lodge
Dinna Lodge
Elfazi Hotel
Emati Hotel
Femoral
Fems Hotel
Fimbo Hotel
G And G Hotel
G&G Hotel
G&G Hotel
GJ Hotel
Gold Crest Hotel
Goodvalley Hotel
Green Land Lodge
Green Palm Hotel
GSM Hotel
Holmand Hotel
Hotel Farms
Hotel Tanzania
Hotel Tilapia Ltd
Isamilo Lodge
isamo hotel
J.A Hotel
Jackie's Bar and Grill
Jamaica Land
Kabengwe
Kabengwe Hillside Lodge
Kabengwe hotel
Kantima
Katarama Lodge
Kembice Hotel
Kinami Hotel
Kishamapanda
Konami Hotel
kumalija hotel
Lagos Hotel
Lakairo
Lake Hotel
Lavena hotel
Laverny hotel
Lenana Hotel
Leyshof Hotel
lunala hotel
Malaika Beach Resort
Malaika Beach Resort
Malaika Beach Resort
Mama Hulka Food
Mashi hotel
Mayi Hotel
Mghana
Midland Hotel
Monarch Hotel
Monarch Hotel
Monarch Hotel
MS Hotel
MS Hotel
Mwoleka's Hotel
New Kahungwa & Guest House
New Kitwimba
New Mwanza Hotel
New Oliver Hotel
New Pentagon Annex Hotel
New Super Nyama Lodge
Nsimbo Hotel
Nyumba ya Dhahabu
Pack Land Hotel
Peace Hotel
Philo Catering Services
PK Hotel
PK hotel
Planet Hotel
PP Hotel
Relax Lodge
Residence Inn Hotel
Richtable
Royal Hotel
Royal Residence Hotel
Rusty Rock Hotel
Ryan's Bay Hotel
Safari Bar
Safari Hotel and Logging
Safari Tourist Hotel
Sea Breez Hotel
Shangwe D
Sparrow Hotel
Sparrow hotel
St. Dominic
Stadium Side Lodge
Stadium Side Lodge
Sua Risingi Hotel
Sullivan Hotel
Temm Hotel
Thomson Lodge
Twin's Lodge
Uyui Cafe
Victoria Palace Hotel
Victoria Prince Hotel
Villa Park Hotel
Vivano Hotel
Vizano Hotel
white Inn hotel
Zurich Hotel

Restaurants in Mwanza

65 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Muzzammil Cafe
Alpha
Amani Guest House
Appex
Aslay Mihogo
BBQ Tonight
Bonasera House
Charcoal Ribs
Chinese Restaurant
Copenhagen Burgerhouse
Diners
Doris Misosi (great cheap food, very nice people)
DVN Restaurant
Egyptian Food
Femoral
Hasfu Food Empire
Jawita Hotel
Jembe ni Jembe
Kijiji Bar & Grill
Kuku Poa
Kuleana
Lakairo
Lake Side Homes
Lake Side Kitchen
Lamoebusa Pub
Malaika
Mama Patricia Restaurant
Matako bar
MENT RESTAURANT
Mghana
Mo & Pragz Kitchen
Mwaloni Dock
Mwanza Beach Resort
Mwanza View
New Golden Rock Pub
New Sizzler
Nice Food
Onesmo
Peli Hotel
pizza hut
Pizzeria
Police Canteen
Prina Foods
Priya’s Place
restarant
Retosh Food and Cakes
Richtable
Rooftop
Rusty Rock Restaurant
Ryan's Bay
Sabrina
Sato Sangara
Shaheen Restaurant
Shahensha
Shangwe D
Siwa Restaurant
Station View
Tasty Restaurant
The Food Square
The Gazzebo Grill Point
The Joint Isamilo
The Kaffeehaus
TMA Forodhani Fast Fod
Tunza Lodge
Vanilla

Cafes in Mwanza

52 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anny Restaurant
Beyond Café
Buzuruga Stand Cafe
Bwiru Green Plm
Cafe no41
Doris Misosi
Eddie Mamisosi
Esta Cafe
Fly Kitchen
Green Apple
ILEMELA CAFE
J Cafe
JK Chips Point
Jomba Cafe
Kapera Fast Food
Karume hall, Golden crest hotel
Kigoma Cafe
Lazeezo Fast Food
Leopard Fast Food
Makondeko Plaza
Mama Amina Fast Food
Mama Anna
Mama Elia Groly Cafe
Mama Food
Mama G
Mama Jane Cafe
Mama Mady Cafe
Mama Naima Cafe
mama ntilie
Mama Rama Lishe
Mambo Mazuri
Mamy VanessaBwiru
Marwa Soft Drink and Fast Food
Mgahawa wa Chuo
Mikumi cafeteria
Minazi Mitatu Cafe
Mnyampala street
Nasra Cafe
New Crema Café
New Safina Cafe
Philo Catering Services
Police Canteen
ROBUSTA BOYS
Ryan's Bay Hotel
Salome Cafe
Sweet Corner Pub
Titus Cafe
Twins hotel
Umbrella Juice Bar
Unique Cafeteria
Uyui Cafe
V-Hope

Cinemas in Mwanza

3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Etihad Stadium
Joseline World Sport
Misterious Sinematix

Theatres in Mwanza

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saba Saba Stadium

Monuments in Mwanza

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bukoba Ferry Disaster

Clinics in Mwanza

48 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Afya Health Care Labaratory
Aga Khan
Amref Health Africa
Bio Health Center
Bora Dental Care Clinic
Bugarika Dispensary
CFK Dispensary
CFK Watoto Clinic
Clinic
Coner Dispensary
D&J Health Laboratory
Davision Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
E.L.C.T. Nyakato Health Centre
Eyeris Vision Centre
Good Samaritan Consultant Clinic
health clinic
Huduma Health Centre
Kabanza Medical Laboratory
Kirumba Dispensary
Luhanga Dispensary
Mahina Dispensary
makongoro clinic
Mantis Health Care
Manyilzi
Marie Stopes
Medical Research (NIMR) Health Centre
MJENGI HEALTH MEDICAL LABORATORY
Mwaloni Dispensary
Mwanza Dispensary
Mwanza Dispensary
Ngoma B Dispensary
Nyakahoja Dispensary
Nyamatongo Dispensary
Nyashana JWTZ Dispensary
Rainbow Clinic
Sahara Optical Centre
Star Medicare And Dispensary
TMDA
TZ #8520975739
TZ #8520976318
TZ #8520976391
TZ #8532206884
TZ #8532227446
TZ #8532227475
TZ #8578345513
Usimau
Wambele Dispensary
Wodi ya Watoto

Dentists in Mwanza

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hope Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Mwanza

6 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CNJ General Suppliers
TZ #8532198772
TZ #8532205584
TZ #8532205874
TZ #8532206831
TZ #8532207291

Train Stations in Mwanza

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mwanza
Mwanza South

Bus Stations in Mwanza

13 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chai Bora
Daladala to airport and IIemela
Isamilo bus stop
Mkuyuni bus stop
New Nyegezi Bus Station
Nyagezi bus station
Nyakato National Bus Station
Nyegezi
Nyegezi bus stand
Nyegezi Corner
Nyezegi Bus Station
Posta daladala station
TZ #8520657084

Gas Stations in Mwanza

59 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Admire oil
BMC Filling Station
camel filling Station
Camel Oil
Camel Oil
Camel Oil
eafco
Engen
Engen
Engen
Gas Shop
GBP
GBP
GBP
GBP PETROL STATION
Lake
Lake Gas station
Lake Oil
Lake Oil
Lake oil station
Meru Oil
Moil
Moil
Moil
Mwaloni Filling Station
New City Centre
New Energy
Oilcom
Oilcom
Olympic
Olympic Pasiansi
Olympic Rock City
ORYX
Oryx Gas Shop
Oryx R
Petro Africa Company
Petroafrica
Puma
Puma
Puma Oil
Puma Petrol Station
River Oil petrol station
Sasa Kazi
Sereniva Petroleum Product
Shindika Petrol Station
Total
TotalEnergies
TZ #12066711683
TZ #330540351
TZ #4152698904
TZ #8520687974
TZ #8520688098
TZ #8520975569
TZ #8532205630
TZ #8532206932
TZ #8532227551
TZ #8536749456
TZ #8571606145
Ukod Oil

Banks in Mwanza

57 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABC Bank
Access bank
Africa bank
Akiba Cmmercial Bank PLC
AMANA Bank
Azania
Azania Bank
Azania Bank
Azanja
Bank
Bank of Africa
Bank of Tanzania, Branch Of Mwanza
Barclays
Baroda Bank of Tanzania
BOA bank
BoT Hall Mwanza
CRDB Alliance Branch
CRDB Bank
CRDB Bank
CRDB Bank
CRDB Bank
CRDB Bank
CRDB Bank
crdb bank
CRDB Bank Mkuyuni
CRDB SAUT branch
Diamond Trust Bank
DTB
DTB Diamond Trust Bank
Eco Bank
Ecobank
Exim Bank
Habib African Bank Ltd
KCB
M-pesa, Airtel Money
mkombozi bank
Mkombozi Commercial Bank
MPesa
Mwalimu Commericial Bank PLC
National Microfinance Bank
NBC
Nic bank
NMB Bank
nmb bank
nmb bank
nmb bank
NMB Bank
NMB Buzuruga Branch
NSSF Mwanza Plaza
Stanbic Bank
Stanbic Bank
Standard Chartered
standard chartered bank
TADB
TMDA
TPB Bank
TPB Bank

Shopping Malls in Mwanza

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nyanza Shopping Plaza
Rock City Mall
Rockcity Mall
Sonzile

Gyms in Mwanza

11 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

buzuruga gym
Crystal Women's Gym
Fortes gym
Gymnasium
P Gym
Prestige
Sulley Fitness
Tareta Camp
TZ #8532205616
TZ #8559748188
TZ #916252693

Stadiums & Teams in Mwanza

TeamLeagueDivision
Ilemela
Nyamagana Stadium

Airports Near Mwanza

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mwanza International AirportMWZLarge Airport
Bulyanhulu Airport-Small Airport
Mawemeru Airport-Small Airport
Mchauru AirportGITSmall Airport
Nansio Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mwanza

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Buzuruga Post Office
Buzuruga Post Office
DHL
DHL
Mwanza Head Post Office
Mwanza Head Post Office

Treatment Centers in Mwanza

34 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Afya Health Care Labaratory
Aga Khan
Amref Health Africa
Bio Health Center
Bora Dental Care Clinic
Bugarika Dispensary
CFK Dispensary
CFK Watoto Clinic
Clinic
Coner Dispensary
D&J Health Laboratory
Davision Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Eyeris Vision Centre
Good Samaritan Consultant Clinic
health clinic
Huduma Health Centre
Kabanza Medical Laboratory
Kirumba Dispensary
makongoro clinic
Mantis Health Care
Manyilzi
Marie Stopes
MJENGI HEALTH MEDICAL LABORATORY
Mwaloni Dispensary
Mwanza Dispensary
Mwanza Dispensary
Nyakahoja Dispensary
Rainbow Clinic
Sahara Optical Centre
Star Medicare And Dispensary
TMDA
Usimau
Wambele Dispensary
Wodi ya Watoto

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mwanza

280 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
A.I.C.T
Adventist
Adventist
Adventist
Adventist
Adventist
Adventist
Adventist Church
Adventist Church
Africa Inland Church
Africa Inland Church
Aga Khan
Agano Sabath
Agano Sabath
AGT- Igogo
AGT- Igogo
AGT(Assemblies of God International Tanzania)
AGT(Assemblies of God International Tanzania)
AIC (T)-Igogo
AIC (T)-Igogo
AIC Local Church
AIC Local Church
AIC Mashariki A
AIC Mashariki A
Aict
Aict
AICT Church
Aict Church
AICT Church
AICT Mabatini
AICT Mabatini
Al Jumaa Mosque
Al Masjid lah
Al_Masjid latwif
Al-Madrasatu Jumbe Islamiyya
AL-MASJID IBRAHIM
Al-Masjidil-Istiqaama-Iseni
Angricana
Angricana
Assembly of God
Assembly of God
BAKWATA
Baraza Kuu la Waislam BAKWATA
Blood of Jesus
Burhani Masjid
Buswelu Roman Catholic
Buzuruga Roman Catholic Church
Buzuruga Roman Catholic Church
Buzuruga SDA Church
Buzuruga SDA Church
Calvary Assemblies Of God
catholic
catholic
Church
Church of Mennonite Tanzania
Door Christian Fellowship Church
Door Christian Fellowship Church
E.A.G.T Makimbilio
EAGT
EAGT
EAGT
EAGT
EAGT
EAGT
EAGT
EAGT Church
EAGT Church
EAGT Church
EAGT Church
EAGT CHURCH BUZURUGA
EAGT CHURCH BUZURUGA
EAGT Lumala Mpya International Church
Eagt Mabatini A
Eagt Mabatini A
EAGT MBITI
EAGT MBITI
EAGT mizeituni Igogo
EAGT mizeituni Igogo
Ebeneza City Center
Ebeneza City Center
EFATA Church
EFATA Church
EL BETHEL Church
FPCT
FPCT
FPCT
Fpct Church
Fpct Church
FPCT KIRUMBA
FPCT KIRUMBA
Gilgal Christian Ministries International
Gilgal Christian Ministries International
Goshen International Church
Goshen International Church
Gurdiwara Siri Guru Singh Sab
HHC
HHC
HHC
Hindu Temple
Hope Chapel
Hope Chapel
Huduma ya mama wa mzaituni
Huduma ya mama wa mzaituni
IBFCT Church
International Pentecostal Holiness Church
International Pentecostal Holiness Church
IPHC
IPHC
Istiqama Mosque
Jesus Restoration Center Church
Jumba La Ufalme La Mashahidi Wa Yeho and
Jumba La Ufalme La Mashahidi Wa Yehova
Jumba La Ufalme La Mashahidi Wa Yehova
K.K.K.T
K.K.K.T
K.K.K.T Church
Kanisa
Kanisa
Kanisa Jipya la Kimitume Bugarika
Kanisa Jipya la Kimitume Bugarika
Kanisa Katoliki Kigango cha Mihama
Kanisa Katoliki Kigango cha Mihama
Kanisa katoliki(Rc), Parokia ya Nyamanoro
Kanisa la Jeshi la Wokovu Mabatini
Kanisa la Jeshi la Wokovu Mabatini
Kanisa la Jeshi La Wokovu Mabatini
Kanisa la Jeshi La Wokovu Mabatini
Kanisa la Katoliki
Kanisa la Katoliki
Kanisa la katoliki la Nyakahoja
Kanisa la katoliki la Nyakahoja
Kanisa la katoliki la Nyakahoja
Kanisa La Kwa Neema
Kanisa La Kwa Neema
Kanisa la Moravian
Kanisa la Moravian Ushirika wa Nyakato
Kanisa la Moravian Ushirika wa Nyakato
Kanisa la wa Adventista wa Sabato
Kanisa la Waadventista Wasabato Mashariki Jimbo la Nyanza Kusini
Kanisa la Waadventista Wasabato Mashariki Jimbo la Nyanza Kusini
Kanisa La Waadventista Wasabato Mwenge
Kanisa La Waadventista Wasabato Mwenge
Kanisa la Walokole
Kanisa la Walokole
Kigango cha B.Maria Nyashana
KKKT
KKKT
KKKT
KKKT
KKKT
KKKT
KKKT
KKKT
KKKT
KKKT
KKKT church
KKKT church
KKKT DMZV Bwiru
KKKT DMZV Bwiru
KKKT Usharika wa Upendo
KKKT Usharika wa Upendo
KKKT Yerusalem
KKKT Yerusalem
KKKT- Ibanda Kati
KKT CHURCH
Kungara Bwana Wetu Yesu Kristo
Kungara Bwana Wetu Yesu Kristo
Kwa Neema
Kwa Neema
Lake House of Prayer
Life Church
Life Church
LIVING WATER INT MINISTRIES
LIVING WATER INT MINISTRIES
Madrasat Ar Rahman Igogo
Mas-Jidul H'idaay - Kitangiri
Masjid al ghazal
Masjid al ghazal
Masjid Hudaa
Masjid Kauthar
Masjid Kiloleli
Masjid Madiynah
Masjid Noor
Masjid Rahma
Masjid Riyaadha
Masjid Shafii
Masjid Shamsiyat
Masjid Tawfiq
Masjid Tawfiq
Masjidul Furqaan
Masjidul Furqaan
Maslim
Mecco Masjid
Mfaume Zumalidi
Mountain of Glory
Mountain of Glory
Msikiti wa Ijumaa
Nabii G Malisa
Nyakato Romani Catholic
Nyakato Romani Catholic
Nyambiti Pentecost Church Rd
Nyambiti Pentecost Church Rd
Nyanza Pentecoste Church
Nyanza Pentecoste Church
PAGT
PAGT
PAGT Mabatini
PAGT Mabatini
Parokia ya Kirumba
Pasiansi parish
Pasiansi Pefa Church
Pasiansi Pefa Church
Pentecostal
Pentecostal
Pentecostal Assembly of God
Pentecostal Assembly of God
Pentekoste
Pentekoste
Power of Worship Church
PRC (Pendecoste Restration Church)
PRC (Pendecoste Restration Church)
Queen Victoria Nursery School
RC Church
RC Church
RGC JERUSALEM
RGC JERUSALEM
Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
Roman Pastorate
Roman Pastorate
Sabatho church
Sabato
Sabato
sabato church
sabato church
Sayuni Baptist Church
SDA
SDA
SDA
SDA church
SDA Church
SDA church
SDA Church Kirumba
SDA Church Kirumba
Sevenry Day Adventist Church
Sevenry Day Adventist Church
Sevenry Day Adventist Church
Sevenry Day Adventist Church
Shika Neno,Tenda Neno
Shika Neno,Tenda Neno
St Paul
St. Paul Church
T.A.G church
T.A.G Miracle Temple Christian Centre
T.A.G Miracle Temple Christian Centre
TAG
TAG
TAG
TAG
Tanzania Assemblies of God (TAG)
Tanzania Assemblies of God (TAG)
Taqwa Mosque
The Evangerist assembly of God
The Free Pentecostal Church of Tanzania
The Free Pentecostal Church of Tanzania
The Free Pentecostal Church of Tanzania
Twaqah
Waadventista
Waadventista
Waadventisti Wasabato
Waadventisti Wasabato
Winner Church
Winner Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation
1,140 m (3,740 ft)
Founded
1892
Twinned With
Arendal, Tampere, Würzburg

Around Mwanza

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 168
Hospitals 42
Pharmacies 131
Restaurants 104
Cafes 193
Bars 128
Supermarkets 45
Banks 54
Hotels 106
Libraries 17
Parks 13
Police Stations 11
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 163

Things to See Near Mwanza

9 places within 15 km

🖼️ Galleries (2)
  • • Art gallery
  • • Total
🌄 Viewpoints (7)
  • • Bridge
  • • Jiwe Kuu/Dancing Rocks
  • • Kwa Baba Ester (Jackson Sabana)
  • • Sadara Food Point
  • • Secret Corner
  • + 2 more

🇹🇿 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 Mwanza

What is the population of Mwanza?

Mwanza has a population of 1,104,521 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 3,471 people per square mile, spread across 318.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mwanza?

Mwanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches.

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