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Nkove, Tanzania

Rukwa · Tanzania

Nkove is a small city in Rukwa, Tanzania with a population of 5,389. Elevation: 2,667 ft (813 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

5,389 Population 1/sq mi density
2,667 ft Elevation 813 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
37.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population5,389
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation2,667 ft (813 m)
Population5,389
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,667 ft (813 m)
Coordinates-7.9500°, 30.8500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceRukwa
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation37.6 inches (954 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nkove

Nkove is a small city in Tanzania (Rukwa) with a population of 5,389. The city sits at an elevation of 2,667 feet (813 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Nkove has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 70°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 37.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,667 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Tanzania avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,667 ft (813 m)
Area4,443.3 sq mi (11,508.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-7.9500°N, 30.8500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.03"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 29, 2024.

Oct 2, 2000 15 km W of Nkove, Tanzania M6.5 16 km
Sep 21, 1997 26 km WNW of Kirando, Tanzania M5.9 84 km
Aug 18, 1994 55 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania M5.9 115 km
Feb 24, 2017 40 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M5.9 105 km
May 7, 1999 47 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania M5.6 105 km
Mar 21, 2019 54 km E of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M5.5 139 km
Feb 20, 2002 44 km NE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M5.5 119 km
May 7, 1999 38 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania M5.2 97 km
Sep 26, 2009 20 km SW of Kirando, Tanzania M5.2 64 km
Apr 24, 1994 46 km NE of Mporokoso, Zambia M5.1 132 km
Jul 13, 2006 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M5.0 74 km
Jun 8, 2013 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania M4.9 148 km
Oct 7, 2000 19 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania M4.8 19 km
Jul 13, 2001 42 km NW of Usevia, Tanzania M4.8 119 km
Oct 5, 2000 37 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania M4.8 38 km
Oct 2, 2000 64 km W of Nkove, Tanzania M4.7 65 km
Jan 11, 1998 24 km W of Nkove, Tanzania M4.7 25 km
Feb 29, 2024 79 km WNW of Mpulungu, Zambia M4.7 84 km
Apr 5, 2017 12 km SW of Nkove, Tanzania M4.7 13 km
Apr 24, 2019 37 km NNW of Kaputa, Zambia M4.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 6.4 in
February 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
April 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest
November 76°F (25°C) 4.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in Wettest

Nkove has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Nkove

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wampembe Primary School
Ng'undwe Primary School
Mwinza Primary School
Mlalambo Primary School
Mkapa Primary School
Lyapinda Primary School
Lusembwa Primary School
Lupata Primary School
Kizumbi Primary School
Izinga Primary School
WAMPEMBE SECONDARY SCHOOL
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Airports Near Nkove

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kasaba Bay AirportZKBSmall 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 Nkove

What is the population of Nkove?

Nkove has a population of 5,389 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,443.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nkove?

Nkove has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches.

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