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Njombe, Tanzania

Njombe · Tanzania

Njombe is a mid-size city in Njombe, Tanzania with a population of 92,537. Elevation: 6,430 ft (1,960 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

92,537 Population 56/sq mi density
6,430 ft Elevation 1,960 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
46.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Njombe

Njombe

Njombe is a town in southern Tanzania. It is the regional capital of Njombe Region as well as the district headquarter of Njombe Rural District and Njombe Urban District. It is located at nearly 2000 meters of altitude on the eastern edge of the Kipengere Range and has the reputation of being a cold town.

People

Population92,537
Density56/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation6,430 ft (1,960 m)
Population92,537
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation6,430 ft (1,960 m)
Coordinates-9.3492°, 34.7717°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceNjombe
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation46.9 inches (1,191 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Njombe

Njombe is a mid-size city in Tanzania (Njombe) with a population of 92,537. The city sits at an elevation of 6,430 feet (1,960 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Njombe

Njombe has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Nov (20.4°C), the coldest is Jul (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2913 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.7°C / 66°F 14.2° / 25.7° 749.9
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 14.4° / 25.3° 582.5
Mar 18.7°C / 66°F 14.1° / 25.1° 530.0
Apr 17.9°C / 64°F 11.6° / 24.5° 245.3
May 16°C / 61°F 8.7° / 23.2° 109.5
Jun 14.1°C / 57°F 6.5° / 21.8° 19.8
Jul 13.8°C / 57°F 5.8° / 22.7° 105.8
Aug 15.5°C / 60°F 7.2° / 25° 57.7
Sep 17.6°C / 64°F 8.4° / 27.5° 8.4
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 11.4° / 29.7° 45.4
Nov 20.4°C / 69°F 13.2° / 30.1° 107.8
Dec 19.5°C / 67°F 14° / 27.5° 351.2
Njombe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,430 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Tanzania avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,430 ft (1,960 m)
Area1,664.4 sq mi (4,310.8 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates-9.3492°N, 34.7717°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2024.

Dec 19, 2009 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M6.0 134 km
Dec 8, 2009 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.9 119 km
Dec 6, 2009 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.8 131 km
Dec 12, 2009 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.5 115 km
Dec 6, 2009 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.3 127 km
Dec 6, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.2 124 km
Aug 31, 2002 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania M5.2 66 km
Dec 6, 2009 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.1 123 km
Dec 6, 2009 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.1 128 km
Dec 7, 2009 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 129 km
May 21, 2003 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 98 km
Dec 7, 2009 Malawi M5.0 133 km
Dec 7, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 125 km
May 17, 1992 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 100 km
Dec 11, 2009 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 129 km
May 17, 1992 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi M4.8 89 km
Mar 14, 2004 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania M4.8 123 km
Dec 6, 2009 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi M4.8 114 km
Aug 21, 2004 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania M4.7 143 km
Feb 13, 2010 15 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 108 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 123 km
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 8.7 in
February 62°F (17°C) 8.3 in
March 62°F (17°C) 9.9 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
July 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 63°F (17°C) 8.4 in

Njombe has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 54°F in July to 64°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Njombe

39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kambarage Primary School - - - -
Mdete Primary School - - - -
Maheve Primary School - - - -
Magufuli Primary School - - - -
Magoda Primary School - - - -
Mabatini Primary School - - - -
KKKT - Viziwi Primary School - - - -
Kilimani Primary School - - - -
Kilenzi Primary School - - - -
Kibena Primary School - - - -
Mfereke Primary School - - - -
Itulike Primary School - - - -
Deo Mwanyika Primary School - - - -
Venite Secondary School - - - -
Njombe high schoo - - - -
School for deaf - - - -
Kibena Primary School - - - -
Kilenzi Primary School - - - -
WENDE SECLONDARY SCHOO - - - -
Joseph Mbeyela secondary school - - - -
Peluhanda Primary School - - - -
Wikichi Primary School - - - -
Utalingoro Primary School - - - -
Ujamaa Primary School - - - -
Sinai Primary School - - - -
Selestin Kilasi Primary School - - - -
Sabasaba Primary School - - - -
Ruhuji B Primary School - - - -
Ruhuji Primary School - - - -
Ramadhani Primary School - - - -
Anglikana school - - - -
Nundu Primary School - - - -
Njombe Primary School - - - -
Nazareth Primary School - - - -
Mpeto Primary School - - - -
Mpechi Primary School - - - -
Mkombozi Primary School - - - -
Mjimwema Primary School - - - -
Mgodechi Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Njombe

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Njombe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
LIBRARY0.0
Njoss-library0.0

Farmers Markets in Njombe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Njombe Head Market

Hotels in Njombe

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agreement hotel
Dosmeza hotel
Hillside Hotel

Restaurants in Njombe

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tale bar and hotel
The Pilau Place

Veterinaries in Njombe

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tanzania Farmers Association

Bus Stations in Njombe

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Njombe Bus Stop
TZ #341514469

Gas Stations in Njombe

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NFS oil station
Sonara mihan Gas
TZ #3486943242
TZ #4516538196
TZ #6953105277
TZ #6953105278
TZ #6953105281

Banks in Njombe

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CRDB Bank
NJOCOBA Bank
NMB Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Njombe

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Njombe

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mbarali Airport-Small Airport
Mufindi Airport-Small Airport
Njombe AirportJOMSmall Airport

Post Offices in Njombe

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posta

Churches & Religious Organizations in Njombe

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
anglican church_ Lunyanywi
Church
Lutheran church
LUTHERUN CHURCH
Njombe Parish Catholic Church
Roman Catholic church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Around Njombe

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 59
Hospitals 4

Things to See Near Njombe

1 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Rams Kiwanja

🇹🇿 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 Njombe

What is the population of Njombe?

Njombe has a population of 92,537 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 1,664.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Njombe?

Njombe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches.

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