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Nyamuswa, Tanzania

Mara · Tanzania

Nyamuswa is a small city in Mara, Tanzania with a population of 16,507. Elevation: 4,547 ft (1,386 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

16,507 Population 9/sq mi density
4,547 ft Elevation 1,386 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
38.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population16,507
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation4,547 ft (1,386 m)
Population16,507
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation4,547 ft (1,386 m)
Coordinates-1.9000°, 34.0167°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMara
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation38.3 inches (972 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nyamuswa

Nyamuswa is a small city in Tanzania (Mara) with a population of 16,507. The city sits at an elevation of 4,547 feet (1,386 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Nyamuswa

Nyamuswa has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.3°C), the coldest is Dec (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1174 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 18° / 30.2° 143.9
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 18.3° / 31.7° 165.5
Mar 24.1°C / 75°F 18.1° / 32.1° 124.4
Apr 23.6°C / 75°F 17.9° / 31.4° 142.4
May 23.3°C / 74°F 16.9° / 30.4° 70.0
Jun 23.3°C / 74°F 15.8° / 30.7° 16.0
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 15.8° / 31.5° 10.2
Aug 25°C / 77°F 17.1° / 32.7° 26.5
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 17.8° / 33.3° 57.7
Oct 25.3°C / 78°F 18.4° / 33.8° 72.4
Nov 23.8°C / 75°F 18.4° / 32.3° 174.2
Dec 23.1°C / 74°F 18.2° / 29.9° 170.5
Nyamuswa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,547 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above Tanzania avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,547 ft (1,386 m)
Area1,833.6 sq mi (4,749.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-1.9000°N, 34.0167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 M5.5 116 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 132 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 45 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 18 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in
February 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
March 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.4 in Wettest
May 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
November 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in

Nyamuswa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Nyamuswa

36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hunyari Primary School
Nyaburundu Primary School
Marambeka Primary School
Kiroreli Primary School
Ketare Primary School
Kambubu Primary School
Kambarage Primary School
Ikizu B Primary School
Ikizu A Primary School
Nyabuzume Primary School
Chamtigiti Primary School
Busore Primary School
Bukama Primary School
Bigegu Primary School
Chamgongo Primary School
MAKONGORO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Sarawe Primary School
Salama Secondary School
Bisarye Primary School
Makongoro secondary school
Salama B Primary school
Nyamuswa primary school
Kyarano chuo ufundi
Nyasiroli Primary School
Nyabubumari Primary School
Mkono Primary School
Kwigutu Primary School
makongoro secondary school
Suguti Primary School
Sarawe Primary School
Salama Kati Primary School
Salama B Primary School
Salama A Primary School
Nyangere Primary School
Nyamuswa B Primary School
Nyamuswa A Primary School
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Museums in Nyamuswa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Museum

Farmers Markets in Nyamuswa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Butiama Market
Kiabakari Market
Kigum Market
Madaraka Market

Cafes in Nyamuswa

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ikizu Misheni Cafe

Clinics in Nyamuswa

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IKIZU Health Centre
Marambeka Dispensary
Nyangere Dispensary
Nyasirori Dispensary
Salama A Dispensary
Salama Kati Dispensary
Sarawe Dispensary

Bus Stations in Nyamuswa

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nyamuswa bus station

Airports Near Nyamuswa

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alliance AirstripSmall Airport
Buhemba AirportSmall Airport
Fort Ikoma AirportSmall Airport
Kirawira B AerodromeGTZSmall Airport
Lamai AirportSmall Airport
Mugumu AirportSmall Airport
Musoma AirportMUZSmall Airport
North Mara AirportSmall Airport
Sasakwa AirportSmall Airport
Tarime AirportSmall 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 Nyamuswa

What is the population of Nyamuswa?

Nyamuswa has a population of 16,507 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,833.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nyamuswa?

Nyamuswa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches.

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