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Nanyamba, Tanzania

Mtwara · Tanzania

Nanyamba is a small city in Mtwara, Tanzania with a population of 19,555. Elevation: 797 ft (243 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

19,555 Population 22/sq mi density
797 ft Elevation 243 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
44.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population19,555
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Population19,555
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Coordinates-10.6833°, 39.8333°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMtwara
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation44.2 inches (1,123 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nanyamba

Nanyamba is a small city in Tanzania (Mtwara) with a population of 19,555. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet (243 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Nanyamba

Nanyamba has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.5°C), the coldest is Jun (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2115 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 22.6° / 33.1° 361.6
Feb 26°C / 79°F 22.7° / 31.1° 334.6
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 22.2° / 30.3° 420.5
Apr 25.4°C / 78°F 20.9° / 29.8° 421.4
May 23.7°C / 75°F 18.4° / 28.7° 133.6
Jun 22.5°C / 73°F 16° / 28.3° 42.3
Jul 22.5°C / 73°F 16.5° / 29.4° 23.4
Aug 24.3°C / 76°F 17.4° / 32° 10.8
Sep 25.8°C / 78°F 19.5° / 33.6° 8.1
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 20.6° / 34.4° 132.0
Nov 27.5°C / 82°F 22.2° / 34.7° 71.3
Dec 27.5°C / 81°F 22.7° / 34.7° 156.1
Nanyamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above Tanzania avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area892.5 sq mi (2,311.5 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-10.6833°N, 39.8333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.37"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 30, 2019.

Jan 4, 2005 74 km E of Madimba, Tanzania M5.0 134 km
Mar 29, 2017 86 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M5.0 136 km
Apr 30, 2019 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania M4.3 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 294 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 180 km
1996 Doloresse Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in
February 78°F (25°C) 8.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 9.4 in Wettest
April 76°F (25°C) 6.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in Warmest

Nanyamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.4") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Nanyamba

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mtopwa Primary School - - - -
Nanyamba Day Secondary School - - - -
Mbambakofi Primary School - - - -
Namtumbuka Primary School - - - -
Chiwindi Primary School - - - -
Magomeni Primary School - - - -
Mwang'anga Primary School - - - -
Mtibwilibwi Primary School - - - -
Mbembaleo Primary School - - - -
Milangominne Primary School - - - -
Azimio Primary School - - - -
Dinyecha Primary School - - - -
Mmalala Primary School - - - -
Mnyawi Primary School - - - -
Nanyamba Primary School - - - -
Hinju Primary School - - - -
Mibobo Primary School - - - -
Mwamko Primary School - - - -
Mbambakofi Primary School - - - -
Namkuku Primary School - - - -
Nanyamba B Primary School - - - -
Mwang'anga Primary School - - - -
Mnyahi Primary School - - - -
Mkumbwanana Primary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Nanyamba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market

Clinics in Nanyamba

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dinyecha Dispensary
Mpanyani Dispensary
Mwang'Anga Dispensary
Nanjedya Dispensary
Nanyamba Health Centre

Bus Stations in Nanyamba

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Stand (To go to Mtwara)
Makamani Bus Stand (to go to Mtwara)
Makamani Bus Station (To go to Newala)
The Container (To go to Newala)

Airports Near Nanyamba

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mocímboa da Praia AirportMZBMedium Airport
Mtwara AirportMYWMedium Airport
Afungi Airport-Small Airport
Mikindani Airport-Small Airport
Nangade AirportNNDSmall Airport
Palma AirportLMZSmall 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 Nanyamba

What is the population of Nanyamba?

Nanyamba has a population of 19,555 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 892.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nanyamba?

Nanyamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.2 inches.

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