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Nyakabindi, Tanzania

Simiyu · Tanzania

Nyakabindi is a small city in Simiyu, Tanzania with a population of 18,428. Elevation: 4,249 ft (1,295 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

18,428 Population 42/sq mi density
4,249 ft Elevation 1,295 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
32.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population18,428
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain32.7 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation4,249 ft (1,295 m)
Population18,428
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation4,249 ft (1,295 m)
Coordinates-2.6333°, 33.9833°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceSimiyu
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation32.7 inches (830 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nyakabindi

Nyakabindi is a small city in Tanzania (Simiyu) with a population of 18,428. The city sits at an elevation of 4,249 feet (1,295 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Nyakabindi

Nyakabindi has an average annual temperature of 23.6°C (74°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.3°C), the coldest is Jan (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1284 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 16.6° / 30° 169.8
Feb 23°C / 73°F 16.7° / 31.3° 127.7
Mar 23.5°C / 74°F 16.8° / 32.3° 128.4
Apr 23°C / 73°F 16.5° / 31.3° 151.0
May 22.7°C / 73°F 15.4° / 30.7° 62.8
Jun 22.8°C / 73°F 14.4° / 31.6° 12.3
Jul 23.6°C / 74°F 14.4° / 32.5° 6.1
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 15.7° / 33.8° 33.9
Sep 25.3°C / 78°F 16.6° / 34.2° 55.5
Oct 25.3°C / 78°F 17° / 35.2° 94.2
Nov 23.6°C / 75°F 17.1° / 33.4° 241.6
Dec 22.6°C / 73°F 16.7° / 29.9° 200.3
Nyakabindi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,249 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above Tanzania avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,249 ft (1,295 m)
Area434.8 sq mi (1,126.2 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates-2.6333°N, 33.9833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 4, 2022.

May 18, 2002 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania M5.5 41 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 51 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 122 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 130 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 99 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 130 km
Jul 31, 2002 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania M4.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in

Nyakabindi has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Nyakabindi

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mwakibuga B Primary School
BUPANDAGILA SECONDARY SCHOOL
NYAKABINDI SECONDARY SCHOOL
BANEMHI SECONDARY SCHOOL
IGAGANULWA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Banemhi Primary School
Mwakibuga-'A' Primary School
Bupandagila Primary School
Ditima Primary School
Mwakibuga A Primary School
MWAMONDI SHULE YA MSINGI
Nyakabindi Primary School
Banemhi Primary School
Ikungulyabashashi Primary School
Kilabela B Primary School
Lulayu Primary School
Mbugani Primary School
Mondo Primary School
Mwamondi Primary School
Sanzaguma Primary School
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Farmers Markets in Nyakabindi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market
Market

Hotels in Nyakabindi

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Furaha hotel nkololo
Peace hotel Maswa

Clinics in Nyakabindi

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banemhi Dispensary
Ditima Dispensary
Ikungulyabashashi Dispensary

Airports Near Nyakabindi

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alliance AirstripSmall Airport
Buturi AirportSmall Airport
Fort Ikoma AirportSmall Airport
Kirawira B AerodromeGTZSmall Airport
Mamarehe AirportSmall Airport
Maswa AirstripSmall Airport
Mbono 2 AirportSmall Airport
Sasakwa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Nyakabindi

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CLINIC YA MACHO
Ward 4 men

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 Nyakabindi

What is the population of Nyakabindi?

Nyakabindi has a population of 18,428 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 434.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nyakabindi?

Nyakabindi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.7 inches.

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