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Nangomba, Tanzania

Mtwara · Tanzania

Nangomba is a small city in Mtwara, Tanzania with a population of 23,028. Elevation: 961 ft (293 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,028 Population 12/sq mi density
961 ft Elevation 293 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
37.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population23,028
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain37.8 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Population23,028
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Coordinates-10.9000°, 38.5000°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMtwara
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation37.8 inches (959 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nangomba

Nangomba is a small city in Tanzania (Mtwara) with a population of 23,028. The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet (293 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Nangomba

Nangomba has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Nov (29°C), the coldest is Jul (21.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2002 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 21.2° / 34.7° 299.5
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 20.9° / 31.7° 270.7
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 20.8° / 31.4° 485.6
Apr 24.9°C / 77°F 18.8° / 30.4° 395.8
May 22.8°C / 73°F 15.3° / 29.3° 219.7
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 13° / 28.8° 24.0
Jul 21.5°C / 71°F 13.4° / 29.4° 29.0
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 15.1° / 32.3° 6.6
Sep 26°C / 79°F 17.5° / 35.2° 2.4
Oct 27.9°C / 82°F 19.4° / 37.9° 98.9
Nov 29°C / 84°F 20.6° / 38.7° 37.6
Dec 28.3°C / 83°F 21.3° / 37.4° 132.0
Nangomba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Tanzania avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Area1,991.1 sq mi (5,157.1 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-10.9000°N, 38.5000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.19"
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 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Kenneth Category 4 203 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
April 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
May 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
November 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
December 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in

Nangomba has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in June to 83°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Nangomba

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ndwika II Primary School - - - -
Nangomba Primary School - - - -
Nangaramo Primary School - - - -
Nahimba Primary School - - - -
Mwambani Primary School - - - -
Mnonia Primary School - - - -
Mnemeka Primary School - - - -
Mkoromwana Primary School - - - -
Mkoma Primary School - - - -
Mkambata Primary School - - - -
Kamundi Primary School - - - -
NANGOMBA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
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Gas Stations in Nangomba

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TZ #7001548559
TZ #7001548562

Airports Near Nangomba

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Masasi AirportXMISmall Airport
Mtemaupinde Airport-Small Airport
Nachingwea AirportNCHSmall 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 Nangomba

What is the population of Nangomba?

Nangomba has a population of 23,028 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 1,991.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nangomba?

Nangomba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches.

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