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Nachingwea, Tanzania
Lindi · Tanzania
Nachingwea is a small city in Lindi, Tanzania with a population of 21,000. Elevation: 1,401 ft (427 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nachingwea
Nachingwea is a district in the Lindi Region of Tanzania. The district is bordered to the north by the Ruangwa District, to the east by the Lindi Rural District, to the south-east by the Mtwara Region, and to the south-west by the Ruvuma Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,000 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.3725°, 38.7625° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Lindi |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.6 inches (930 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nachingwea
Nachingwea is a small city in Tanzania (Lindi) with a population of 21,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet (427 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Nachingwea
Nachingwea has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.3°C), the coldest is Jul (20.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2112 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 3,544.1 sq mi (9,179.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.3725°N, 38.7625°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in |
Nachingwea has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.5") and August the driest (0.2").
Schools in Nachingwea
44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nambambo Shule ya Sekondari | - | - | - | - |
| Matangini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mandai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kihuwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibaoni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaloleni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikungu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chiminula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chemchem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nachingwea Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mchangani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nachingwea Girls Shule ya Sekondari | - | - | - | - |
| Matangini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stesheni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibaoni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kihuwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naipingo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muungano Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nambambo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| STESHENI SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| NACHINGWEA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Naipingo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Uhuru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tunduru ya Leo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stesheni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Songambele Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nguvu Moja Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nangowe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nampemba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nammanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nambambo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namatula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nafco Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwenge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muungano Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Msingi Majimaji Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpiruka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mkumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mkukwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mitumbati Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mianzini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mchonda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Nachingwea
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soko la Nachingwea | |||||
| Soko la Shooting |
Restaurants in Nachingwea
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nachingwea
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nachingwea
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nachingwea
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Nachingwea
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Masasi Airport | XMI | Small Airport |
| Nachingwea Airport | NCH | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nachingwea
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kanisa la Katolika | |
| Kanisa la Katoliki | |
| Msikiti |
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What is the population of Nachingwea?
Nachingwea has a population of 21,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 3,544.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nachingwea?
Nachingwea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches.