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Namanga, Tanzania
Arusha · Tanzania
Namanga is a small city in Arusha, Tanzania with a population of 14,922. Elevation: 4,301 ft (1,311 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
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About Namanga
Namanga is a town divided by the Tanzania-Kenya border. It is in Longido District, Tanzania and Kajiado County, Kenya. It is around 110 kilometers from Arusha, Tanzania. Namanga's economy has been heavily dependent on tourism since 2004 as tourists visiting the nearby Amboseli National Park passed through the town from Nairobi. The town is surrounded by hills on both sides. Mount Kilimanjaro can be viewed from Namanga town which makes it a scenic place by tourists who lodge in Namanga on their way to either Tanzania or Amboseli. The nearby Ol Doinyo Orok mountain, also known as Namanga Hills is located northwest of Namanga town. Namanga's latitude is S 2°32'39.8" and longitude E 36°47'20.2". The town has an urban population of approximately 10,000 while the rural population is approximately 5,500.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,922 |
| Population Density | 14,922 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,301 ft (1,311 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.5512°, 36.7838° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Arusha |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.7 inches (603 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Namanga
Namanga is a small city in Tanzania (Arusha) with a population of 14,922. The city sits at an elevation of 4,301 feet (1,311 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Namanga
Namanga has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C (72°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.6°C), the coldest is Jul (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 771 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,301 ft (1,311 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,922/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.5512°N, 36.7838°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 78 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 100 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 123 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in |
Namanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Namanga
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skarda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Orendeke Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namanga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jeonding Imatian Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Buguruni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Cafes in Namanga
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Namanga
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Namanga
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Amboseli Airport | ASV | Medium Airport |
| Gelai East Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ilbisil Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kajiado Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kimana Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kitumbeine Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Magadi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Merugoi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mountain Side Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Namanga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Oloitoktok Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shompole All Weather Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shompole Dry Lake Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tawi Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tortilis Camp Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| West Kilimanjaro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wosiwosi Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Namanga?
Namanga has a population of 14,922 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 14,922 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Namanga?
Namanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.