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Songea, Tanzania

Ruvuma · Tanzania

Songea is a large city in Ruvuma, Tanzania with a population of 286,285. Elevation: 3,652 ft (1,113 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

286,285 Population 915/sq mi density
3,652 ft Elevation 1,113 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Songea

Songea

Songea is the capital of Ruvuma Region in southwestern Tanzania. It is located along the A19 road. The city has a population of 286,285, and is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Songea. Between 1905 and 1907, the city was a centre of African resistance during the Maji Maji Rebellion in German East Africa. The city is poised to experience significant economic growth in the near future as the Mtwara Corridor opens up in a few years. It is projected to be the sixth fastest growing city on the African continent between 2020 and 2025, with a 5.74% growth.

People

Population286,285
Density915/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation3,652 ft (1,113 m)
Population286,285
Population Density915 / sq mi
Elevation3,652 ft (1,113 m)
Coordinates-10.6833°, 35.6500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceRuvuma
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,177 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Songea

Songea is a large city in Tanzania (Ruvuma) with a population of 286,285. The city sits at an elevation of 3,652 feet (1,113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Songea

Songea has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1105 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 280.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 223.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 230.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 102.5
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 11.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 1.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 1.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 5.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 10.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 53.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 185.1
Songea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,652 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above Tanzania avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,652 ft (1,113 m)
Area313.0 sq mi (810.6 km²)
Population Density915/sq mi
Coordinates-10.6833°N, 35.6500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.79"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 22, 2022.

Mar 14, 2004 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania M4.8 137 km
Aug 21, 2004 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania M4.7 134 km
Aug 10, 2009 24 km WSW of Manda, Tanzania M4.5 140 km
Mar 19, 2010 25 km WSW of Liuli, Tanzania M4.3 145 km
Sep 4, 2017 7 km NW of Tingi, Tanzania M4.2 97 km
Jul 22, 2022 20 km S of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania M4.1 130 km
Jun 3, 1996 27 km WSW of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania M4.0 145 km
Aug 3, 2006 16 km S of Liuli, Tanzania M4.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 10.8 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
March 72°F (22°C) 10.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
November 74°F (24°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in

Songea has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 63°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Songea

Institution Type Founded Website
Mahinya College of Sustainable Agriculture College - Visit →

Schools in Songea

182+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Songea Girls Secondary School - - - -
MATOGORO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MATEKA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Zimanimoto Primary School - - - -
Unangwa Primary School - - - -
Ukombozi Primary School - - - -
Tembo Mashujaa Primary School - - - -
Subira Primary School - - - -
St Vincent Primary School - - - -
Songea Primary School - - - -
Sokoine Primary School - - - -
Samora Primary School - - - -
Sabasaba Primary School - - - -
Ruvuma Primary School - - - -
Ruhuwiko Primary School - - - -
Ndimalitembo Primary School - - - -
Namanditi Primary School - - - -
Mwengemshindo Primary School - - - -
Mwembechai Primary School - - - -
Mwanamonga Primary School - - - -
Muungano Primary School - - - -
Msiende mbali Primary School - - - -
Mshangano kati Primary School - - - -
Msamala Primary School - - - -
Mputa Primary School - - - -
Mloweka Primary School - - - -
Mlimanpark Primary School - - - -
Mletele Primary School - - - -
Mkuzo Primary School - - - -
Mjimwema Primary School - - - -
Mitendewawa Primary School - - - -
Mitawa Primary School - - - -
Misufini B Primary School - - - -
Misufini Primary School - - - -
Miembeni Primary School - - - -
Mfaranyaki Primary School - - - -
Mbulani Primary School - - - -
Matogoro Primary School - - - -
Mateka Primary School - - - -
Matarawe Primary School - - - -
Mashujaa Primary School - - - -
Making'inda Primary School - - - -
Makemba Primary School - - - -
Makambi Primary School - - - -
Majimaji Primary School - - - -
Majengo Primary School - - - -
Mahilo Primary School - - - -
Mahenge Primary School - - - -
Madizini Primary School - - - -
Lupapila Primary School - - - -
Luhiraseko Primary School - - - -
Luhirakati Primary School - - - -
luhira Primary School - - - -
Londoni Primary School - - - -
Liwumbu Primary School - - - -
Lipupuma Primary School - - - -
Lihwena Primary School - - - -
Legele Primary School - - - -
Kisiwani Primary School - - - -
Kipela Primary School - - - -
Kibulang'oma Primary School - - - -
Kawawa Primary School - - - -
Kambarage Primary School - - - -
Juhudi Primary School - - - -
Huduma Primary School - - - -
Chemchem Primary School - - - -
Changarawe Primary School - - - -
Chandarua Primary School - - - -
Chandamali Primary School - - - -
Chabruma Primary School - - - -
Bombambili Primary School - - - -
Amani Primary School - - - -
Mpingi Primary School - - - -
Makambi Primary School - - - -
Liula Primary School - - - -
Kiheo Primary School - - - -
Mloweka Primary School - - - -
Kawawa Primary School - - - -
Majimaji Primary School - - - -
Kambarage Primary School - - - -
De Paul English Medium Primary School - - - -
MDANDAMO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
SAPIENTIA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Msamala Secondary School - - - -
MLETELE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
NAMANDITI SOUTH SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
BOMBAMBILI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
LUWAWASI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
SONGEA BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
LIZABONI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MBULANI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Ruvuma Secondary School - - - -
KALEMBO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
SUBIRA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MSAMALA MUSLIM SEMINARY - - - -
SONGEA MUSLIM SEMINARY - - - -
Songea Girls Secondary School - - - -
MATOGORO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MATEKA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Zimanimoto Primary School - - - -
Unangwa Primary School - - - -
Ukombozi Primary School - - - -
Tembo Mashujaa Primary School - - - -
Subira Primary School - - - -
St Vincent Primary School - - - -
Songea Primary School - - - -
Sokoine Primary School - - - -
Samora Primary School - - - -
Sabasaba Primary School - - - -
Ruvuma Primary School - - - -
Ruhuwiko Primary School - - - -
Ndimalitembo Primary School - - - -
Namanditi Primary School - - - -
Mwengemshindo Primary School - - - -
Mwembechai Primary School - - - -
Muungano Primary School - - - -
Msiende mbali Primary School - - - -
Mshangano kati Primary School - - - -
Msamala Primary School - - - -
Mputa Primary School - - - -
Mloweka Primary School - - - -
Mlimanpark Primary School - - - -
Mletele Primary School - - - -
Mkuzo Primary School - - - -
Mjimwema Primary School - - - -
Misufini B Primary School - - - -
Misufini Primary School - - - -
Miembeni Primary School - - - -
Mfaranyaki Primary School - - - -
Mbulani Primary School - - - -
Matogoro Primary School - - - -
Mateka Primary School - - - -
Matarawe Primary School - - - -
Mashujaa Primary School - - - -
Making'inda Primary School - - - -
Makemba Primary School - - - -
Makambi Primary School - - - -
Majimaji Primary School - - - -
Majengo Primary School - - - -
Mahilo Primary School - - - -
Mahenge Primary School - - - -
Madizini Primary School - - - -
Lupapila Primary School - - - -
Luhiraseko Primary School - - - -
luhira Primary School - - - -
Londoni Primary School - - - -
Lipupuma Primary School - - - -
Lihwena Primary School - - - -
Legele Primary School - - - -
Kisiwani Primary School - - - -
Kipela Primary School - - - -
Kibulang'oma Primary School - - - -
Kawawa Primary School - - - -
Kambarage Primary School - - - -
Juhudi Primary School - - - -
Huduma Primary School - - - -
Chemchem Primary School - - - -
Changarawe Primary School - - - -
Chandarua Primary School - - - -
Chandamali Primary School - - - -
Bombambili Primary School - - - -
Amani Primary School - - - -
Mpingi Primary School - - - -
Kiheo Primary School - - - -
Mloweka Primary School - - - -
Kawawa Primary School - - - -
Majimaji Primary School - - - -
Kambarage Primary School - - - -
De Paul English Medium Primary School - - - -
MDANDAMO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
SAPIENTIA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Msamala Secondary School - - - -
MLETELE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
NAMANDITI SOUTH SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
BOMBAMBILI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
LUWAWASI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
SONGEA BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
LIZABONI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MBULANI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Ruvuma Secondary School - - - -
KALEMBO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
SUBIRA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
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Radio Stations near Songea

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Songea

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Songea Main Market

Hotels in Songea

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chilwa Guesti
Halflondon Lodge
OK 92 Hotel
Papoki Hotel
Pappaya Guesti
PNC Hotel
Shinyanga Hotel

Restaurants in Songea

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HIMO KITCHEN
Krista Park
Maria Catering Services
Serengeti

Cafes in Songea

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JJ Restaurant
Super Cafe

Clinics in Songea

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chabruma Dispensary
Chandamali Jwtz Dispensary
Chemchem Dispensary
Ffu Dispensary
Liwumbu Dispensary

Bus Stations in Songea

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dala Dallas
Msamala
Songea Main Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Songea

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TZ #2484248251
TZ #2569755672
TZ #6953723389
TZ #6953723391
TZ #6953723392
TZ #6953723393
TZ #6953723394
TZ #6953723395
TZ #6959433316
TZ #6959433317

Banks in Songea

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CRDB Bank
CRDB Bank
FINCA
NBC Bank
NMB

Stadiums & Teams in Songea

TeamLeagueDivision
Maji-Maji Stadium
zimamoto stadium

Airports Near Songea

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mbinga Airport-Small Airport
Songea AirportSGXSmall Airport

Post Offices in Songea

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Songea Post Office
Songea Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Around Songea

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 63
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 4
Cafes 1
Bars 3
Banks 6
Hotels 3
Parks 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

🇹🇿 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 Songea

What is the population of Songea?

Songea has a population of 286,285 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 915 people per square mile, spread across 313.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Songea?

Songea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches.

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Maposeni 19,472 pop · 18.3 mi Kigonsera 22,155 pop · 41.5 mi Mbinga 60,868 pop · 46.3 mi Matiri 18,830 pop · 51.1 mi Mahanje 15,009 pop · 56.1 mi Tingi 16,315 pop · 59.7 mi Mbamba Bay 8,997 pop · 72.9 mi Manda 8,393 pop · 74.0 mi Liuli 13,119 pop · 74.3 mi Mlangali 15,168 pop · 99.0 mi
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