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Nshamba, Tanzania
Kagera · Tanzania
Nshamba is a small city in Kagera, Tanzania with a population of 19,815. Elevation: 5,052 ft (1,540 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 19,815 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,052 ft (1,540 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.7983°, 31.5511° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Kagera |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.6 inches (1,337 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nshamba
Nshamba is a small city in Tanzania (Kagera) with a population of 19,815. The city sits at an elevation of 5,052 feet (1,540 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Nshamba
Nshamba has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Sep (22.4°C), the coldest is Jul (20.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1335 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,052 ft (1,540 m) |
| Area | 6,093.0 sq mi (15,780.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.7983°N, 31.5511°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in |
Nshamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in July to 69°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Nshamba
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT and electric instorat | College | - | , |
| MLVTC | College | - | , |
| Tumsiime VTC | College | - | , |
Schools in Nshamba
90+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalimalimo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rukondo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kishanda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabirizi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ihangiro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukambira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ganyamkanda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanoni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rubya Mseto Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Biija Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kagongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabale A Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katobago Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mabira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kashanda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rulama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mulela Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabutaigi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwigembe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bihanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyarugando Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karanda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Biirabo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itongo primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Mseto Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Rubya A primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Kihumulo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngenge Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| KIBANGA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| KISHANDA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| NYAKATANGA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Humura Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| RUKINDO SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Buganguzi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rulongo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabirizi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kihumulo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanywangonge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kashenshero Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nshamba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabulala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakatanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nshamba Tapa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kadetfu English medium nursery and primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Sunday school building | - | - | - | - |
| Kokondo primary school | - | - | - | - |
| KISHANDA PRIMARY | - | - | - | - |
| KISHANDA SECONDARY | - | - | - | - |
| KISHANDA PRIMARY | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakatanga primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakatanga secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Rulongo secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Rulongo primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Burungura secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Kalanda primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Kalanda | - | - | - | - |
| Mseto Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Rubya A primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Rubya B primary | - | - | - | - |
| Rubya seminary | - | - | - | - |
| Rubya B primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Divine mercy seminary school | - | - | - | - |
| Divine mercy domitories | - | - | - | - |
| Kabare primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Rubya B primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Rubya seminary school | - | - | - | - |
| Nshambya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mushenyi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nshamba Extended Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugarama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwantege Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mushabago Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyabukazi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kagogo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bunyagongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rulongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rubya B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rugasha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngenge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabale B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Biirabo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rubya B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mutulage Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Omurunazi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwijage Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rubya A Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| KEMPS | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nshamba
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Mbiu | news, sport | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Nshamba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makarwe | ||||
| Mushonge Museum | ||||
| Omukikare Kagabiro |
Libraries in Nshamba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churche book shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Laboratory Nyarubamba secondary | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nshamba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibare market | |||||
| Kamachumu shopping centre | |||||
| Kyeganywa center | |||||
| Muleba sokoni | |||||
| Nyakabanga market | |||||
| Sunday open market |
Cafes in Nshamba
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Nshamba
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nshamba
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nshamba
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nshamba
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nshamba
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nshamba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nshamba
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bukoba Airport | BKZ | Small Airport |
| Ihanda Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kagera Sugar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rubondo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nshamba
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Rubya Post Office | |
| Rubya post office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nshamba
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chamgisha Rc church | |
| Itongo Mosque | |
| Kishanda- Mosque | |
| Kitoboka Mosque | |
| RC Rubya Church | |
| Rubya mission | |
| Rubya mission | |
| Rubya mission | |
| Rubya mission | |
| Rubya mission | |
| Rubya mission church | |
| Rubya Parish | |
| Rubya Parish Church | |
| T. A. G CHURCH RUBYA |
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What is the population of Nshamba?
Nshamba has a population of 19,815 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 6,093.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nshamba?
Nshamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches.