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Shinyanga, Tanzania
Shinyanga · Tanzania
Shinyanga is a large city in Shinyanga, Tanzania with a population of 139,727. Elevation: 3,717 ft (1,133 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Shinyanga
Shinyanga, also known as Mji wa Shinyanga in the national language, is a city in northern Tanzania. The city is the location of the regional headquarters of Shinyanga Region as well as the district headquarters of Shinyanga Urban District. The region and district are named after the town.
People
Climate
| Population | 139,727 |
| Population Density | 440 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,717 ft (1,133 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.6639°, 33.4212° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Shinyanga |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.5 inches (801 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shinyanga
Shinyanga is a large city in Tanzania (Shinyanga) with a population of 139,727. The city sits at an elevation of 3,717 feet (1,133 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Shinyanga
Shinyanga has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.7°C), the coldest is Jun (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 1511 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,717 ft (1,133 m) |
| Area | 317.8 sq mi (823.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 440/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6639°N, 33.4212°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in |
Shinyanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Shinyanga
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwanuala Clothes Shop | College | — | — |
| SHINYANGA TEACHER' COLLEGE | College | — | — |
| st josep college shinyanga campas | College | — | — |
| ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE. | College | — | — |
| St.Joseph,s | College | — | — |
| St.joseph's college Shinyanga branch | College | — | — |
| Teachers college | College | — | — |
| VETA SHINYANGA. | College | — | — |
Schools in Shinyanga
93+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Azimio Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bugayambelele Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bugimbagu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bugoyi A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bugoyi B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bugweto Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Buhangija Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Galamba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ibadakuli Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ibinzamata Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Iwelyangula Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ibanza Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kambarage Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitangili Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kizumbi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lubaga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lyandu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mapinduzi A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mapinduzi B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Msufini Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwadui Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwagala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwalugoye Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| BULUBA SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| school ground | — | — | — | — |
| MAZINGE SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| NDALA SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| IBINZAMATA SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| KOM SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| MWASELE SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Rajani Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| BUSIYA SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Kwema Modern Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Uhuru Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwamapalala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| KIZUMBI SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Uzogore Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| CHAMAGUHA SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Mhumbu Islamic English Medium Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hope English Medium Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwadui Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mapinduzi B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lubaga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Azimio Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Masekelo Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| VETA Shinyanga | — | — | — | — |
| VICTORIOUS BEAUTY GALLERY SHOP. | — | — | — | — |
| Malaria Fundi Moto- Shinyanga. | — | — | — | — |
| Kizumbu nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Isela primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Kamabarage Education center | — | — | — | — |
| Igegu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hope | — | — | — | — |
| Buluba secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Mazinge Secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Samuu Pre-primary English medium School and day care centre | — | — | — | — |
| Ushirika primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Busulwa secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| Ibadakuli primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Hope Medium English Schools | — | — | — | — |
| NDALA SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| IBINZAMATA SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| KOM SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| MWASELE SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Masekelo Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| BUSIYA SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| BULUBA SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Uzogore Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwantini Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwasele Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwenge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ndala A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ndala B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ndembezi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Negezi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nhelegani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Town Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Uhuru Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ushirika Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| KIZUMBI SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Viwandani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ipeja Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Isunda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Machame fashion | — | — | — | — |
| St.stephen's school center | — | — | — | — |
| Montessory training centre | — | — | — | — |
| Jomu primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Town primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Viola day care centre | — | — | — | — |
| Bugoi primary school | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shinyanga
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Shinyanga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maktaba ya mkoa wa shinyanga | 0.0 | |||||
| religion library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shinyanga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lubaga market | |||||
| market | |||||
| Nguzo Nane Market | |||||
| Shinyanga main market |
Hotels in Shinyanga
29 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shinyanga
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shinyanga
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shinyanga
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Shinyanga
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shinyanga
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Shinyanga
12 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shinyanga
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shinyanga
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shinyanga
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Shinyanga
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Pride Mines Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kahama Airstrip | KBH | Small Airport |
| Maswa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mwadui Airport | MWN | Small Airport |
| Shinyanga Airport | SHY | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shinyanga
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| head post office | |
| Post office internet cafe | |
| STAND POST OFFICE |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shinyanga
38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A.I.C.T CHURCH. | |
| Adventist Church | |
| Adventists Ngokolo | |
| AICT church kambalage | |
| Anglican Church | |
| Anglican shinyanga | |
| Buhangija Catholic Parish | |
| Church | |
| Double S Motel | |
| EAGT | |
| EAGT Ushirika | |
| EAGT Ushirika | |
| Faragani church | |
| FPCT | |
| FPCT Church | |
| FPCT church | |
| Hibadhi Mosque | |
| Islamic center church | |
| Kanisa la roman shinyanga mjin RC | |
| KKKT CHURCH USHARIKA WA ANGAZA |
Quick Facts
Around Shinyanga
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Shinyanga?
Shinyanga has a population of 139,727 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 440 people per square mile, spread across 317.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shinyanga?
Shinyanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.