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Tandahimba, Tanzania

Mtwara · Tanzania

Tandahimba is a small city in Mtwara, Tanzania with a population of 20,000. Elevation: 932 ft (284 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

20,000 Population 17/sq mi density
932 ft Elevation 284 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
35.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Tandahimba

Tandahimba

Tandahimba is one of the six districts of the Mtwara Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the east by the Mtwara Rural District, to the south by Mozambique, to the west by the Newala District, and to the north by the Lindi Region.

People

Population20,000
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Population20,000
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Coordinates-10.7500°, 39.6333°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMtwara
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.3 inches (897 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tandahimba

Tandahimba is a small city in Tanzania (Mtwara) with a population of 20,000. The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet (284 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Tandahimba

Tandahimba has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is Nov (26.9°C), the coldest is Jul (20.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1921 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 20.5° / 33.2° 346.8
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 20.5° / 30.4° 310.6
Mar 24.7°C / 76°F 20.1° / 29.8° 380.8
Apr 24°C / 75°F 18.4° / 29.2° 348.9
May 22°C / 72°F 15.3° / 28.1° 119.6
Jun 20.5°C / 69°F 12.8° / 27.3° 28.9
Jul 20.3°C / 69°F 13° / 28.1° 22.4
Aug 22.5°C / 72°F 14.6° / 31.7° 9.2
Sep 24.7°C / 76°F 16.8° / 34.1° 6.9
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 18.8° / 36.2° 127.7
Nov 26.9°C / 80°F 20.1° / 36.3° 65.1
Dec 26.5°C / 80°F 20.5° / 35.4° 154.2
Tandahimba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Tanzania avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Area1,197.6 sq mi (3,101.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-10.7500°N, 39.6333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 30, 2019.

Apr 30, 2019 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania M4.3 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 290 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 7.9 in
February 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in Wettest
April 76°F (25°C) 7.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Warmest

Tandahimba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in June to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.9") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Tandahimba

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tandahimba Primary School
Nandonde Primary School
Nachunyu Primary School
Mting'inda Primary School
Mji Mpya Maalum Primary School
Mji mpya Primary School
Mivanga Primary School
Milongodi Primary School
Mbalala Primary School
Matogoro Primary School
Madaba Primary School
Lienje Primary School
Amani Primary School
Mivanga Primary School
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Farmers Markets in Tandahimba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market

Airports Near Tandahimba

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mocímboa da Praia AirportMZBMedium Airport
Mtwara AirportMYWMedium Airport
Mikindani AirportSmall Airport
Nangade AirportNNDSmall Airport

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 Tandahimba

What is the population of Tandahimba?

Tandahimba has a population of 20,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 1,197.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tandahimba?

Tandahimba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches.

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