Nyangao, Tanzania

Lindi · Tanzania

Nyangao is a small city in Lindi, Tanzania with a population of 16,343. Elevation: 597 ft (182 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

16,343 Population
597 ft Elevation 182 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Nyangao

Nyangao

Nyangao è una circoscrizione mista della Tanzania situata nel distretto rurale di Lindi, regione di Lindi. Conta una popolazione di 9 835 abitanti (censimento 2012).

People

Population16,343

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Population16,343
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates-10.3333°, 39.2833°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceLindi
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (997 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nyangao

Nyangao is a small city in Tanzania (Lindi) with a population of 16,343. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet (182 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Nyangao

Nyangao has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is Nov (26.9°C), the coldest is Jul (20.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1921 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 20.5° / 33.2° 346.8
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 20.5° / 30.4° 310.6
Mar 24.7°C / 76°F 20.1° / 29.8° 380.8
Apr 24°C / 75°F 18.4° / 29.2° 348.9
May 22°C / 72°F 15.3° / 28.1° 119.6
Jun 20.5°C / 69°F 12.8° / 27.3° 28.9
Jul 20.3°C / 69°F 13° / 28.1° 22.4
Aug 22.5°C / 72°F 14.6° / 31.7° 9.2
Sep 24.7°C / 76°F 16.8° / 34.1° 6.9
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 18.8° / 36.2° 127.7
Nov 26.9°C / 80°F 20.1° / 36.3° 65.1
Dec 26.5°C / 80°F 20.5° / 35.4° 154.2
Nyangao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Tanzania avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates10.3333°S, 39.2833°E
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 30, 2019.

Aug 3, 2010 56 km N of Mbekenyera, Tanzania M5.3 96 km
Apr 30, 2019 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania M4.3 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Kenneth Category 4 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 6.9 in
February 78°F (25°C) 6.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in Wettest
April 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in
May 74°F (24°C) 1.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 2.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in Warmest

Nyangao has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Nyangao

18 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ng'awa Primary School - - - -
NYANGAO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
NAMUPA SEMINARY - - - -
NAMUPA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Nyangao Primary School - - - -
Mahiwa Primary School - - - -
Chiuwe Primary School - - - -
Mahiwa Primary School - - - -
Namupa Primary School - - - -
Nyangao - - - -
Nndawa Primary School - - - -
Nyangao Primary School - - - -
Chipite Primary School - - - -
Mkwera Primary School - - - -
Mkungu Primary School - - - -
Chikalule Primary School - - - -
Lihanga Primary School - - - -
Namihonga Primary School - - - -
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Airports Near Nyangao

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lindi AirportLDISmall Airport
Masasi AirportXMISmall Airport
Nachingwea AirportNCHSmall Airport
Nangade AirportNNDSmall 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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Nyangao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches.

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