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Namalenga, Tanzania

Mtwara · Tanzania

Namalenga is a small city in Mtwara, Tanzania with a population of 11,204. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

11,204 Population 4/sq mi density
919 ft Elevation 280 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
37.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population11,204
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Population11,204
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Coordinates-10.9500°, 39.1000°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMtwara
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation37.9 inches (963 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Namalenga

Namalenga is a small city in Tanzania (Mtwara) with a population of 11,204. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Namalenga

Namalenga has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.8°C), the coldest is Jul (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2108 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 20.9° / 33.9° 366.6
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 20.9° / 30.8° 351.2
Mar 25.2°C / 77°F 20.5° / 30.2° 426.3
Apr 24.4°C / 76°F 18.6° / 29.6° 406.1
May 22.3°C / 72°F 15.4° / 28.6° 140.5
Jun 20.9°C / 70°F 13.2° / 27.8° 38.3
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 13.1° / 28.3° 29.7
Aug 22.8°C / 73°F 14.9° / 31.9° 10.7
Sep 25.3°C / 78°F 17.1° / 34.6° 6.2
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 19° / 37° 129.8
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 20.7° / 37.4° 55.6
Dec 27.5°C / 81°F 20.9° / 36.5° 146.8
Namalenga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 37.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Tanzania avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area2,807.7 sq mi (7,271.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-10.9500°N, 39.1000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.99"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 30, 2019.

Apr 30, 2019 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania M4.3 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 285 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 164 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
February 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in Wettest
April 78°F (25°C) 4.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 80°F (26°C) 0.4 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
December 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in

Namalenga has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in June to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Namalenga

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Namombwe Secondary School
Ng'uni Primary School
Mchauru Primary School
Mkangaula Primary School
Namalenga Primary School
Mitonji Primary School
Ndibwa Primary School
Mirewe Primary School
Nagaga Primary School
Luatala Primary School
Mitesa Primary School
Mitesa Primary School
Mkangaula Primary School
Nagaga Primary School
Sindano Secondary School
Mchauru Primary School
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Airports Near Namalenga

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mueda AirportMUDMedium Airport
Masasi AirportXMISmall Airport
Nachingwea AirportNCHSmall Airport
Nangade AirportNNDSmall 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 Namalenga

What is the population of Namalenga?

Namalenga has a population of 11,204 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 2,807.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Namalenga?

Namalenga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.9 inches.

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