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Ruangwa, Tanzania

Lindi · Tanzania

Ruangwa is a small city in Lindi, Tanzania with a population of 20,000. Elevation: 1,142 ft (348 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

20,000 Population 16/sq mi density
1,142 ft Elevation 348 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
36.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Ruangwa

Ruangwa

Ruangwa is one of six districts of the Lindi Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by the Kilwa District, to the south by the Mtwara Region and to the west by the Nachingwea District.

People

Population20,000
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain36.1 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Population20,000
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Coordinates-10.0667°, 38.9333°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceLindi
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation36.1 inches (916 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ruangwa

Ruangwa is a small city in Tanzania (Lindi) with a population of 20,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet (348 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 36.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Ruangwa

Ruangwa has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.4°C), the coldest is Jun (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2010 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 20.6° / 33.3° 364.2
Feb 25°C / 77°F 20.6° / 30.5° 293.1
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.3° / 30.7° 389.1
Apr 24.3°C / 76°F 18.4° / 29.8° 330.2
May 22.3°C / 72°F 15.3° / 28.8° 152.7
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 13.1° / 28.6° 21.5
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 13.3° / 29.6° 23.3
Aug 23.3°C / 74°F 15.1° / 32.6° 7.7
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 17.5° / 35.1° 8.5
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 19.2° / 37.2° 153.2
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 20.3° / 36.9° 84.8
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 20.8° / 35.3° 181.4
Ruangwa 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. The area gets 271 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 36.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above Tanzania avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area1,244.0 sq mi (3,221.9 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-10.0667°N, 38.9333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

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 65 km
Apr 30, 2019 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania M4.3 31 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 4 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
February 78°F (25°C) 6.1 in
March 78°F (25°C) 7.4 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Warmest
December 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in

Ruangwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Ruangwa

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liuguru Primary School
RUANGWA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Ruangwa Primary School
Mbangara Primary School
Mamba Primary School
Chikoko Primary School
Chinokole Primary School
Dodoma Primary School
Kitandi Primary School
Likangara Primary School
Likunja Primary School
Lipande Primary School
Nandile Primary School
Madarawe Primary School
Maguja Primary School
Makanjiro Primary School
Mamba Primary School
Mbangara Primary School
Mitope Primary School
Mtopitopi Primary School
Nachiungo Primary School
Namakonde Primary School
Namapou Primary School
Ruangwa Primary School
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Radio Stations near Ruangwa

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Ruangwa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ruangwa Pride hotel

Airports Near Ruangwa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Masasi AirportXMISmall Airport
Nachingwea AirportNCHSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ruangwa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Namba 38 Ruangwa

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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruangwa

What is the population of Ruangwa?

Ruangwa has a population of 20,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 1,244.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ruangwa?

Ruangwa 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. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches.

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