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Pangani, Tanzania

Tanga · Tanzania

Pangani is a small city in Tanga, Tanzania with a population of 8,343. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,343 Population 10/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
47.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Pangani

Pangani

Pangani is a historic town and capital of Pangani District in the Tanga Region of Tanzania. The town lies 45 km (28 mi) south of the city of Tanga, at the mouth of the Pangani River in which the town is named after. Administrately the town Pangani is situated within two wards, Pangani Mashariki and Pangani Magharibi. The town is currently the largest settlement in Pangani District and is a major tourist attraction in Tanga region and is a home to Muhembo, a Tanzanian National Historic Site.

People

Population8,343
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population8,343
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-5.4253°, 38.9747°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceTanga
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation47.5 inches (1,207 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pangani

Pangani is a small city in Tanzania (Tanga) with a population of 8,343. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Pangani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Tanzania avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area869.7 sq mi (2,252.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-5.4253°N, 38.9747°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2023.

Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 108 km
Jan 15, 2005 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania M5.0 69 km
Mar 13, 2020 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania M4.9 75 km
Feb 8, 2023 Kenya M4.7 73 km
Feb 5, 2017 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania M4.5 54 km
Feb 14, 2008 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya M4.5 78 km
Jun 9, 1997 Tanzania M4.4 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in
February 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
March 84°F (29°C) 4.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in Wettest
May 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
June 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in

Pangani has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in July to 84°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Pangani

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kilimangwido Primary School - - - -
AL HIJRA ISLAMIC SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KILIMANGWIDO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MWERA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Bushiri Primary School - - - -
Boza Secondary School - - - -
Kigombe Bago Primary School - - - -
Boza Primary School - - - -
Bushiri Primary School - - - -
Funguni Primary School - - - -
Kikokwe Primary School - - - -
Project school - - - -
Kimang'a Primary School - - - -
Langoni Primary School - - - -
Madanga Primary School - - - -
Meka Primary School - - - -
Mwembeni Primary School - - - -
Mwera Primary School - - - -
Mzambarauni Primary School - - - -
Pangani Primary School - - - -
Tungamaa Primary School - - - -
Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pangani

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio One Stereo - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Kaya (KE) jazz, local news MP3 109 kbps

Farmers Markets in Pangani

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pangani Market

Hotels in Pangani

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beach Crab
Drifters
Drifters Lodge
Emayani Beach Lodge
Mboni lodge
Mike's Beach Cottages
Not in use
Pangadeco Hotel
The Tides
Ushongo Beach Bandas
Ushongos Beach Bandas, Bar & Restaurant

Restaurants in Pangani

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Forodhani Sea Foods
The Pahe

Cafes in Pangani

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kibamba Cafe

Clinics in Pangani

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bago

Bus Stations in Pangani

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pangani Bus Station

Gas Stations in Pangani

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TZ #4986137734
TZ #4986138025

Banks in Pangani

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CRDB
NMB

Airports Near Pangani

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tanga AirportTGTMedium Airport
Kwajoni Airport-Small Airport
Mashado Airport-Small Airport
Mkwaja Airport-Small Airport
Mombo Airport-Small Airport
Saadani Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pangani

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque

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 Pangani

What is the population of Pangani?

Pangani has a population of 8,343 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 869.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pangani?

Pangani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches.

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