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Songwa, Tanzania

Shinyanga · Tanzania

Songwa is a small city in Shinyanga, Tanzania with a population of 23,618. Elevation: 3,770 ft (1,149 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

23,618 Population 9/sq mi density
3,770 ft Elevation 1,149 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
32.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population23,618
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain32.3 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation3,770 ft (1,149 m)
Population23,618
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation3,770 ft (1,149 m)
Coordinates-3.5167°, 33.5167°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceShinyanga
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation32.3 inches (820 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Songwa

Songwa is a small city in Tanzania (Shinyanga) with a population of 23,618. The city sits at an elevation of 3,770 feet (1,149 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Songwa

Songwa 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 15.7° / 29.9° 210.4
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 16° / 30.2° 150.2
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 15.8° / 30.4° 146.6
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 15.9° / 30.2° 143.3
May 22.1°C / 72°F 14.2° / 30.2° 49.9
Jun 22°C / 72°F 13.1° / 31.1° 7.6
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 12.6° / 32.1° 2.1
Aug 24.3°C / 76°F 14.1° / 34.2° 12.5
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 15.9° / 34.9° 23.2
Oct 26.2°C / 79°F 17° / 36° 60.4
Nov 24.2°C / 75°F 17° / 34.4° 237.2
Dec 22.6°C / 73°F 16.1° / 30.2° 239.5
Songwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,770 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above Tanzania avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,770 ft (1,149 m)
Area2,664.8 sq mi (6,901.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-3.5167°N, 33.5167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.6 on Jan 20, 2023.

May 18, 2002 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania M5.5 72 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 65 km
Sep 3, 1993 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.9 80 km
Aug 31, 2021 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.8 135 km
Sep 20, 2011 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.8 118 km
Mar 24, 2018 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.7 125 km
Oct 7, 2009 55 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.7 148 km
Jan 20, 2023 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.6 107 km
Oct 26, 2009 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.6 142 km
Oct 6, 2009 47 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.5 144 km
Apr 24, 2020 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.4 132 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 87 km
Jul 31, 2002 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania M4.2 37 km
Oct 11, 2009 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in
February 74°F (24°C) 4.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in Warmest
November 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.3 in

Songwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Songwa

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ikonongo Primary School
SONGWA SECONDARY SCHOOL
MWIGUMBI SECONDARY SCHOOL
Bugwandege Primary School
Bushola Primary School
Buchambi Primary School
Buganika Primary School
Dulisi Primary School
Ikombabuki Primary School
MWIGUMBI SECONDARY SCHOOL
Mpumbula Primary School
Mwamasololo Primary School
Ndema Primary School
Ng'wigumbi Primary School
Seseko Primary School
Songwa Primary School
SONGWA SECONDARY SCHOOL
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Libraries in Songwa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Maktaba ya mkoa wa shinyanga0.0
religion library0.0

Farmers Markets in Songwa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
lubaga market
Nguzo Nane Market
Shinyanga main market

Clinics in Songwa

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buganika Dispensary
Mipa Dispensary

Train Stations in Songwa

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Songwa

Stadiums & Teams in Songwa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Songwa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Golden Pride Mines AirportSmall Airport
Maswa AirstripSmall Airport
Mwadui AirportMWNSmall Airport
Shinyanga AirportSHYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Songwa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church

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 Songwa

What is the population of Songwa?

Songwa has a population of 23,618 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 2,664.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Songwa?

Songwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.3 inches.

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