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Somanda, Tanzania
Simiyu · Tanzania
Somanda is a mid-size city in Simiyu, Tanzania with a population of 33,932. Elevation: 3,963 ft (1,208 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 33,932 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,963 ft (1,208 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.3667°, 33.9500° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Simiyu |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.8 inches (781 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Somanda
Somanda is a mid-size city in Tanzania (Simiyu) with a population of 33,932. The city sits at an elevation of 3,963 feet (1,208 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Somanda
Somanda has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (21.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1283 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,963 ft (1,208 m) |
| Area | 1,815.1 sq mi (4,701.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3667°N, 33.9500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in |
Somanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Somanda
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushitala village | - | - | - | - |
| Zabazaba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Somanda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpindo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mlimani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbaragane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mandang'ombe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kidaganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bushitala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhangija Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| MASUMBA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Somanda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majengo makert | |||||
| Majengo market | |||||
| Maswa kiwanda cha chaki | |||||
| Maswa soko kuu la mahindi | |||||
| Maswa soko la mahindi | |||||
| Mundani maswa | |||||
| Soko kuu maswa | |||||
| Sokoni maswa |
Clinics in Somanda
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Somanda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Somanda
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buturi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mamarehe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maswa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mbono 2 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mwadui Airport | MWN | Small Airport |
| Shinyanga Airport | SHY | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Somanda?
Somanda has a population of 33,932 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 1,815.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Somanda?
Somanda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.