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Namikupa, Tanzania

Mtwara · Tanzania

Namikupa is a small city in Mtwara, Tanzania with a population of 11,733. Elevation: 906 ft (276 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

11,733 Population 10/sq mi density
906 ft Elevation 276 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
35.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population11,733
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Population11,733
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Coordinates-10.8333°, 39.6000°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMtwara
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.3 inches (897 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Namikupa

Namikupa is a small city in Tanzania (Mtwara) with a population of 11,733. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet (276 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Namikupa

Namikupa 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
Namikupa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Tanzania avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area1,197.6 sq mi (3,101.8 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-10.8333°N, 39.6000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

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 93 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 4 282 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 163 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 7.9 in
February 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in Wettest
April 76°F (25°C) 7.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Warmest

Namikupa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in June to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.9") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Namikupa

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Milidu Primary School
Maundo Secondary School
Naputa Primary School
Namikupa II Primary School
Chang'ombe Primary School
Chiumo Primary School
Kunandundu Primary School
Lukokoda Primary School
Maundo Juu Primary School
Mchichira A Primary School
Zambia Primary School
Mnyawa Primary School
Mwangaza Primary School
Mwangaza Sokoni Primary School
Namahonga Primary School
Namdwani Primary School
Namikupa 1 Primary School
Naputa Primary School
Shangani Primary School
Ukombozi Primary School
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Farmers Markets in Namikupa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market

Clinics in Namikupa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maundo

Airports Near Namikupa

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mtwara AirportMYWMedium Airport
Mikindani AirportSmall 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 Namikupa

What is the population of Namikupa?

Namikupa has a population of 11,733 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 1,197.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Namikupa?

Namikupa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches.

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