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Tanga, Tanzania

Tanga · Tanzania

Tanga is a large city in Tanga, Tanzania with a population of 393,429. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

393,429 Population 1,901/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
48.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Tanga

Tanga

Tanga is a historic city and the capital of Tanga Region. The city is located in the northern port city of Tanzania to the west of the Indian Ocean on Tanga Bay. The city had a population of 393,429 in 2022 and is governed by the Tanga City Council. The city is also a home to the Port of Tanga. The name Tanga means "sail" in Swahili. The city is also the capital of Tanga District.

People

Population393,429
Density1,901/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population393,429
Population Density1,901 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates-5.0689°, 39.0988°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceTanga
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation48.2 inches (1,225 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tanga

Tanga is a large city in Tanzania (Tanga) with a population of 393,429. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Tanga

Tanga has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.6°C), the coldest is Aug (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1324 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.9°C / 82°F 26.1° / 30.2° 74.9
Feb 28.2°C / 83°F 26.3° / 30.7° 38.0
Mar 28.6°C / 83°F 26.7° / 30.8° 74.0
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 26° / 30.2° 287.2
May 27.1°C / 81°F 25.1° / 29° 263.6
Jun 26°C / 79°F 24° / 27.8° 67.1
Jul 25.3°C / 77°F 23.3° / 27° 39.9
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 23.5° / 27.1° 23.2
Sep 25.6°C / 78°F 23.9° / 27.8° 52.6
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 24.5° / 28.9° 98.7
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 25.7° / 29.6° 173.4
Dec 28°C / 82°F 26.3° / 30.1° 131.0
Tanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Tanzania avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area207.0 sq mi (536.0 km²)
Population Density1,901/sq mi
Coordinates-5.0689°N, 39.0988°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2023.

Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 74 km
Jan 15, 2005 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania M5.0 103 km
Mar 13, 2020 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania M4.9 61 km
Feb 8, 2023 Kenya M4.7 37 km
Feb 5, 2017 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania M4.5 18 km
Feb 14, 2008 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya M4.5 37 km
Jun 9, 1997 Tanzania M4.4 149 km
Jun 17, 2006 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya M4.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MOMBASA Earthquake 6.0 m - 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 1.5 in
February 83°F (28°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 3.8 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 2.4 in
August 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
December 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in

Tanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Tanga

Institution Type Founded Website
College of Health and Allied Science College - ,
Eckernforde Education Institute College - ,
Kingston Computer Training Centre College - ,
Masai utalii College - ,
MASAI UTALII College - ,
Muungwana open school College - ,
Popatlal Teachers College College - ,
Popatlal teachers college College - ,
Sahare Teachers College College - ,
Tanga college of health and allied sciences College - ,
Tanga college of health and allied sciences department of nursing and mid wifery College - ,
Tanga college of health office College - ,
Tanga Techinical Institute College - ,
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA College - ,
VETA College - ,

Schools in Tanga

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Old Tanga Secondary School - - - -
Eckernforde Secondary School - - - -
Tanga International School - - - -
Islamic Academy - - - -
Popatal Secondary School - - - -
Mikanjini Secondary School - - - -
Japan Secondary School - - - -
Tanga Technical Secondary School - - - -
Popatlal Primary School - - - -
Avicenna Primary School - - - -
Sir John Primary School - - - -
Sahare Secondary School - - - -
Sahare Primary School - - - -
Candle Education Centre - - - -
Ummu Feisal Islamic Center - - - -
Kisosora primary school - - - -
Pamoja Leo day care - - - -
Mpirani primary school - - - -
Mpiran premary school - - - -
Migration (shule ya watoto walemavu) - - - -
Daystar Nursery school - - - -
Eckernforde English Medium Primary School - - - -
raskazoni English medium primary school - - - -
Burhan Secondary school - - - -
Tanga international school - - - -
BROOKHOUSE international schools - - - -
Raskazone English medium - - - -
New hope open School - - - -
Day Star primary school - - - -
NEW AGE OPEN SCHOOL - - - -
NEW AGE OPEN SCHOOL - - - -
Burhan Secondary school - - - -
Light house Daycare corner - - - -
Sir John English Medium primary school - - - -
Sir John Nursery school - - - -
Bookhouse - - - -
Old Tanga Secondary School - - - -
Mkwakwani Primary School - - - -
Popatlal secondary school - - - -
Jamal nursery school - - - -
Brothers academy - - - -
Jabir bin zaid - - - -
Muzfalifah day care school - - - -
GARDEN VIEW NURSERY - - - -
bocha shop - - - -
The golden chance day care nursery - - - -
Nisreen happy home nursery school - - - -
Muzdallifah day care - - - -
Mr Serious tution center - - - -
SHINE STAR DAY CARE CENTER - - - -
Muzdalifah nursery school - - - -
Nursery school - - - -
Chuda madrasa - - - -
Kana - - - -
Daru Al- Arqam - - - -
Double H.M.N kindergarten school - - - -
KANA CENTRAL SCHOOL - - - -
Tanga computing center - - - -
Al Hilal Islamic English medium school - - - -
Usagara new academy - - - -
Avicenna nursery school - - - -
Mus ab eng med pr school - - - -
Al hilal Islamic nursery and day care - - - -
Madrasatu nnaajaatil islaamiya day care - - - -
Madrasa - - - -
the golden chance day care nursery - - - -
The light English medium school - - - -
Daycare center - - - -
Almadrasa tul annuwar - - - -
Theredapplyday English medium - - - -
Almadrasa tul khairiyya - - - -
Usagara primary - - - -
school canteen - - - -
Almadrasatul daycare - - - -
CROWN PRINCE DAY CARE - - - -
Pre primary school - - - -
Medium pre school - - - -
Galaxy nursery school - - - -
St Caroli Lwaga day care - - - -
Ngome day care islamic center - - - -
Ps - - - -
Comfort day care center - - - -
Kkkt kisosora nursery school - - - -
Masai utalii academy nursery school - - - -
Mountain of Glory - - - -
Tanga Nursery school - - - -
Y .W .C.A - - - -
st.anna montissory kindergarten - - - -
usambara sister - - - -
st.anna montissory kindergarten - - - -
Pamoja leo day care - - - -
BRIGHT FUTURE DAY CARE CENTER - - - -
Kisosora Baptist nursery school - - - -
Coastal high school - - - -
Elohim Secondary School - - - -
Kwale Kizingani Primary School - - - -
Yusuf Makamba Primary School - - - -
Usagara Primary School - - - -
Ummy Mwalimu Primary School - - - -
Ukombozi Primary School - - - -
Shaaban Robert Primary School - - - -
Sahare Primary School - - - -
Putini Primary School - - - -
Nguvumali Primary School - - - -
Ngamiani Kusini Primary School - - - -
Ndaoya Primary School - - - -
Mzingani Primary School - - - -
Mwenge Primary School - - - -
Mwanzange Primary School - - - -
Mwang'ombe Primary School - - - -
Mwakizaro Primary School - - - -
Mwakidila Primary School - - - -
Mwahako Primary School - - - -
Msara Primary School - - - -
Msambweni Primary School - - - -
Mpirani Primary School - - - -
Mnyanjani Primary School - - - -
Mnazi Mmoja Primary School - - - -
Mleni Primary School - - - -
Mkwakwani Primary School - - - -
Mikanjuni Primary School - - - -
Mbuyuni Primary School - - - -
Masiwani Primary School - - - -
Martin Shamba Primary School - - - -
Mapambano Primary School - - - -
Makorora Primary School - - - -
Majengo Primary School - - - -
Majani Mapana Primary School - - - -
Magaoni Primary School - - - -
Mafuriko Primary School - - - -
Machui Primary School - - - -
Mabokweni Primary School - - - -
Mabawa Primary School - - - -
Mabambani Primary School - - - -
Kwanjeka Primary School - - - -
Kwakaeza Primary School - - - -
Kombezi Primary School - - - -
Kisosora Primary School - - - -
Kiruku Primary School - - - -
Kiomoni Primary School - - - -
Kibafuta Primary School - - - -
Kasera Primary School - - - -
Kange Primary School - - - -
Kana Primary School - - - -
Juhudi Primary School - - - -
Jaje Primary School - - - -
Gofu Juu Primary School - - - -
Donge Primary School - - - -
Darajani Primary School - - - -
Chumbageni Primary School - - - -
Chuma Primary School - - - -
Chuda Primary School - - - -
Chongoleani Primary School - - - -
Changa EM Primary School - - - -
Changa Primary School - - - -
Bombo Primary School - - - -
Azimio Primary School - - - -
Amboni Primary School - - - -
Makorora Primary School - - - -
Mwakidila Primary School - - - -
Kiomoni Primary School - - - -
Martin Shamba Primary School - - - -
Eckernforde Eng-Md Primary School - - - -
Mpirani Primary School - - - -
Mabawa Primary School - - - -
Chuma Primary School - - - -
Majani-Mapana Primary School - - - -
Kisosora Primary School - - - -
Changa Primary School - - - -
Kigandini Primary School - - - -
Nguvumali Primary School - - - -
JAPAN SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
HAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
NGUVUMALI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KIHERE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MACECHU SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Toledo Secondary School - - - -
MABOKWENI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MKWAKWANI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Mkwakwanh Secondary School - - - -
Usagara Secondary School - - - -
Mnyanjani Secondary School - - - -
ST. CHRISTINA GIRL'S SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Horten Secondary School - - - -
MWAPACHU SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
POPATLAL SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Changa EM Primary School - - - -
Jumuiya Secondary School - - - -
Old Tanga Secondary School - - - -
Eckernforde Secondary School - - - -
Tanga International School - - - -
Islamic Academy - - - -
Popatal Secondary School - - - -
Mikanjini Secondary School - - - -
Japan Secondary School - - - -
Tanga Technical Secondary School - - - -
Popatlal Primary School - - - -
Avicenna Primary School - - - -
Sir John Primary School - - - -
Sahare Secondary School - - - -
Sahare Primary School - - - -
Candle Education Centre - - - -
Ummu Feisal Islamic Center - - - -
Kisosora primary school - - - -
Pamoja Leo day care - - - -
Mpirani primary school - - - -
Mpiran premary school - - - -
Migration (shule ya watoto walemavu) - - - -
Daystar Nursery school - - - -
Eckernforde English Medium Primary School - - - -
raskazoni English medium primary school - - - -
Burhan Secondary school - - - -
Tanga international school - - - -
BROOKHOUSE international schools - - - -
Raskazone English medium - - - -
New hope open School - - - -
Day Star primary school - - - -
NEW AGE OPEN SCHOOL - - - -
NEW AGE OPEN SCHOOL - - - -
Burhan Secondary school - - - -
Light house Daycare corner - - - -
Sir John English Medium primary school - - - -
Sir John Nursery school - - - -
Bookhouse - - - -
Old Tanga Secondary School - - - -
Mkwakwani Primary School - - - -
Popatlal secondary school - - - -
Jamal nursery school - - - -
Brothers academy - - - -
Jabir bin zaid - - - -
Muzfalifah day care school - - - -
GARDEN VIEW NURSERY - - - -
bocha shop - - - -
The golden chance day care nursery - - - -
Nisreen happy home nursery school - - - -
Muzdallifah day care - - - -
Mr Serious tution center - - - -
SHINE STAR DAY CARE CENTER - - - -
Muzdalifah nursery school - - - -
Nursery school - - - -
Chuda madrasa - - - -
Kana - - - -
Daru Al- Arqam - - - -
Double H.M.N kindergarten school - - - -
KANA CENTRAL SCHOOL - - - -
Tanga computing center - - - -
Al Hilal Islamic English medium school - - - -
Usagara new academy - - - -
Avicenna nursery school - - - -
Mus ab eng med pr school - - - -
Al hilal Islamic nursery and day care - - - -
Madrasatu nnaajaatil islaamiya day care - - - -
Madrasa - - - -
the golden chance day care nursery - - - -
The light English medium school - - - -
Daycare center - - - -
Almadrasa tul annuwar - - - -
Theredapplyday English medium - - - -
Almadrasa tul khairiyya - - - -
Usagara primary - - - -
school canteen - - - -
Almadrasatul daycare - - - -
CROWN PRINCE DAY CARE - - - -
Pre primary school - - - -
Medium pre school - - - -
Galaxy nursery school - - - -
St Caroli Lwaga day care - - - -
Ngome day care islamic center - - - -
Ps - - - -
Comfort day care center - - - -
Kkkt kisosora nursery school - - - -
Masai utalii academy nursery school - - - -
Mountain of Glory - - - -
Tanga Nursery school - - - -
Y .W .C.A - - - -
st.anna montissory kindergarten - - - -
usambara sister - - - -
st.anna montissory kindergarten - - - -
Pamoja leo day care - - - -
BRIGHT FUTURE DAY CARE CENTER - - - -
Kisosora Baptist nursery school - - - -
Coastal high school - - - -
Yusuf Makamba Primary School - - - -
Usagara Primary School - - - -
Ummy Mwalimu Primary School - - - -
Ukombozi Primary School - - - -
Shaaban Robert Primary School - - - -
Sahare Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tanga

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio One Stereo - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Kaya (KE) jazz, local news MP3 109 kbps

Libraries in Tanga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Laboratory0.0
Laboratory0.0
Tanga Library0.0
Tanga Library0.0
tanga tech. library0.0
Tanga Technical Library0.0
THE SARAS Al MAZRUI0.0
THE SARAS Al MAZRUI0.0

Farmers Markets in Tanga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Duka la vya kula
Duka la vya kula
Fish market
Fish market
Fish market
Fish market
Genge
Genge
Kisososra market
Kisososra market
Majengo Market
Mwakani mapana market
Mwakani mapana market
Ngamiani Kati Market
Small market
Small market
Small market
Small market
Small market
Small market
Small market
Small market
Small market
Small market
Small market
Small market
Small market
Small market
Soko
Soko
Young peace market
Young peace market
Zambia milling machine
Zambia milling machine

Hotels in Tanga

59 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

apartment
Arizona inn
AVADI HOTEL
BWANJAI HOTEL
CBA
Club tanga city
Colorado Springs Motel
Dakau Annex
Delight inn
Denari
dolphin
Dolphin Hotel
dophine hotel
Emirates inn
Hotel Kola Prieto
Hotel Tanga
Kanan paradise hotel
Loliondo Inn
LULU IMAGE
LULU IMAGE
Macarious hotel
MACARIOUS HoTeL
Malik international inn
Malindi Hotel
Missisipi Motel
Mkonge Hotel
Naivera coplex
Nettan City lodge
New one raskazone
New Palm Court Hotel
New Raskazone Hotel
New Raskazone Hotel
New Upare Hotel
nyinda excutive one
Nyinda respective hotel
Nyinda Respective Hotel
Nyinda Tourist Hotel
Nyinda tourist hotel ltd
Nyumbani Hotel & Reasort
Olduvai inn
Panama Inn
Panori
Panori Hotel
Pentagon palace hotel (2001)
PHYLLEN HOTEL
Red sea motel
Regal Naivera Hotel
Saachi
Saanich
Safari Bar
Savena Inn
Sengiya inn
Splendid View Hotel
Tanga beach resort and SPA
Waridi executive hotel
WHITE CONNER HOTEL
White corner classic hotel
Zahra residency
ZE City Hotel

Restaurants in Tanga

242 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A.M Frida Restaurant
AFRICANA INN
AFRIQUE RESTAURANT
Aggie Restaurant
Ally_Cassava
Asha Restaurant
Baberay restaurant
Bhaa mix and paan house
Bibi Skaina
BUSARA WOMEN GROUP
Cafe
Cappuccino Cafeteria
Cappuccino Cafeteria
CAPPUCINO
Chakula
Check point cafe
CHESCO MIHOGO
Chips
Chips
Chips
Chips
Chips
Chumbageni cafe
Clock tower restaurants
D’Amore Pizzeria
Delicious food and drinks
DIVINE FIRST FOOD
Double F cafe
Duka la vyakula
Exotica Fast Food
Fabry Restaurant
Fatuma Restaurant
Five Star Restaurant
Food Palace
Food point
Foro Fast Food
Forodhani
Fruit mix
good local food, nice people
Hashtag cafe
Ice Creme Parlor and Restaraunt
INTERNATIONAL MAMA LISHE
J metro fast food
J4 FRUITS
Juice
Juice ya miwa
Khayrat asad hotel
Kinega one
Kiombi Cafe
KITISA
Kitisa Barbeque Village
Kitisa’s
Local restaurant
Lulu cafee
Mahajini restaurant
Maisha plus
Mama B restaurant
Mama chale
Mama khairat casava center
Mama khalid
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Mama ntilieee
Mama restaurant
Mama sabah
Mama si haba
Mama_lishe
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Mamas
MAMUU MILK POINT
Mankaa restaurant
Maziwa point
Mgahawa
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Mgahawa mdogo
Mihogo point
Mini Restaurant
Mkuyuni women group
Mom food
Mqma ntilie
Mungu atosha mgahawa
Mwafaka restaurat
Mwarongo
Mwembe mawazo
New york motel
Nufanare Woman Group
Patwas Restaurant
Police mess
Police Officers Mess
Polisi restaurant chumbageni
Polisi restaurant chumbageni
Potatoes seller
Raskazone Swimming Club
Restaurant Huda
Rey food
Royal restaurant
Rusha Roho
Rusha roho Restaurant
SAFINA DISHES
See Access Restaurant
Simba mtoto restaurant
Soiltimumu
Soup
Street hotel
Supu
Swahibu seiph -bubu chips
Swahili food restaurant
Swahili women group
Swaili restaurant
Tanga Bathing Club
Tanga mix
Tanga Urithi restaurant
Tanga Yacht Club
The kitchen cafe
TPA restaurant
TPA restaurant
Tuma Restaurant
Tumrosee First food
Tunauza chakula
UBIRI CAFE
UHONDO SOFT DRINKS
Vyombo shop
Wananchi
Wasini Restaurant
Wazalendo mgahawa
Yona chips

Cafes in Tanga

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Masoud soft drink
Mills and soft drinks

Cinemas in Tanga

6 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ababa video point
Baba D netflix
CD library
Joyce movie library
Street television show
Street tv show

Monuments in Tanga

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Askari Monument
Clock Tower 1901

Clinics in Tanga

15 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANTIPA-kituo Cha utafiti,tiba na ushauri
Bandari
Burhan Str. 4
Chongoleni
Chumbageni Prison
Duga Clinic
Fahamu herbal clinic
Galanos Sec School
HEFSIBA MEDICAL LABORATORY
Mskiti wa kisosora
RASHEED DISPENSARY
Tamta Str. 1
Tayodea
The Aga Khan Polycyclic
Vyeru

Train Stations in Tanga

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tanga

Bus Stations in Tanga

7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus to Pangani bus stand
Buses to Pangani
Scandanvia Express
Tahmeed Bus Station
Tanga Bus Park
Tanga City Bus Terminal
Tawakal Ticket Office

Gas Stations in Tanga

20 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

City Service Station
Custom road filling station
Gapco
GBP
Lake Oil
Lake Oil
Lake Oil
LUBE OIL BLENDING PLANT _TANGA
Tanga Bp
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Banks in Tanga

14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amana Bank
Amana bank
Barclays
CRDB
CRDB Bank
Diamond Trust Bank
DTB
Exim Bank
Finca micro finance bank
National Microfinance Bank
National Microfinance Bank
NBC
NMB;Tigopesa;CRDB
TPB bank

Stadiums & Teams in Tanga

TeamLeagueDivision
Mkwakwani Stadium

Airports Near Tanga

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pemba AirportPMAMedium Airport
Tanga AirportTGTMedium Airport
Funzi Island Airport-Small Airport
Kwajoni Airport-Small Airport
Lunga-Lunga Airport-Small Airport
Mashado Airport-Small Airport
Mkwaja Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tanga

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
office tanga
office tanga
Tanga Head Post Office
Tanga Head Post Office
TG18
TG18

Treatment Centers in Tanga

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ANTIPA-kituo Cha utafiti,tiba na ushauri
Bandari
Chongoleni
Chumbageni Prison
Duga Clinic
Fahamu herbal clinic
Galanos Sec School
HEFSIBA MEDICAL LABORATORY
Mskiti wa kisosora
RASHEED DISPENSARY
Tamta Str. 1
Tayodea
The Aga Khan Polycyclic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tanga

111 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abulfadhil Abbas
Al Kheir masjid
Anglikana chumbageni
Anglikana chumbageni
Answar mosque
Assembly of God
Assembly of God
BAPTIST CHURCH KISOSORA
BAPTIST CHURCH KISOSORA
Bombo Elim church
Bombo Elim church
Boraska
Burhani
Church place
Church place
Elms Pentecostal Church
Elms Pentecostal Church
FPCT _NYCT CHURCH
FPCT _NYCT CHURCH
Glory templet
Glory templet
Hindu Temple
JUMBA LA UFALME LA MASHAHIDI WA YEHOVA
JUMBA LA UFALME LA MASHAHIDI WA YEHOVA
KANA CENTRAL CHURCH
KANA CENTRAL CHURCH
Kanisa
Kanisa
Kanisa Anglikana Tanzania Dayosisi ya Tanga
Kanisa Anglikana Tanzania Dayosisi ya Tanga
Kanisa katoliki Tanga parokia ya Antoni Wapadua
Kanisa katoliki Tanga parokia ya Antoni Wapadua
Kanisa la elim pentekoste Tanzania (New Nguvumali Tanga) Yerusalem Moto ya Baraka
Kanisa la elim pentekoste Tanzania (New Nguvumali Tanga) Yerusalem Moto ya Baraka
Kanisa la full gospel bible followship (Kwa Makone)
Kanisa la full gospel bible followship (Kwa Makone)
kanisa la jkt
kanisa la jkt
Kkkt DKMs Usharika wa Kisosora
Kkkt DKMs Usharika wa Kisosora
madrasa
Madrasa
Madrasa
madrasa
madrasatul madina
Madrassa
madrsa irishad
Masjid Al- ihsaan
Masjid haifu
MASJID HIDAYA
Masjid Ihsan
masjid munira
Masjid nnajaah
Masjid Noor
masjid riyadha
Masjid saada
Masjid seif
Masjid Taqwa
masjid_
Masjidu Qubaa
Mosque Street no. 9
Mosquito
Msikit
Msikit
Msikiti
Msikiti
msikiti
MSIKITI MAMA
Msikiti wa asad
Msikiti Wa Imam Ali
Msikiti wa kwa mwalim ally
Msikiti wa mananzil al_abraar
msikiti wa mtakuja kwa mwalim kasim
Msikiti wa rahaleo
MSIKITI WA SOKONI
Msikiti wa toyota
Mskiti
Muslim
Muslim
muslim kibla
Mwamboni
Mwamboni
Mwamboni mosque
Mwinyi pembe
PENTECOSTEL ASSEMBELS OF GOD
PENTECOSTEL ASSEMBELS OF GOD
PHILADELPHIA GOSPEL ASSEMBLY CHURCH
PHILADELPHIA GOSPEL ASSEMBLY CHURCH
Quwait mosque
Ramgarhiasabha
Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
Roman Church
Roman Church
Sera madrasa
Sera ndogo madrasa
Seventh day Adventist church
Seventh day Adventist church
Seventh-day adventist Church
Shi'a Imami Isma'ili Jamatkhana
Shree Gita Mandir Hall
Splendid church
Splendid church
T.A.G CHUMBAGENI BONDE LA BARAKA
T.A.G CHUMBAGENI BONDE LA BARAKA
TAG TABEMIC
Tarbanacle gospel church
Tarbanacle gospel church
The Hindu Crematorium
VICTORY GOSPEL ASSEMBLY
VICTORY GOSPEL ASSEMBLY

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Area
536.0 km² (206.9 mi²)
Founded
1891
Website
tanga.go.tz/
Twinned With
Eckernförde, Kemi, Tifariti, Toledo, Yangzhou

Around Tanga

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 172
Hospitals 20
Pharmacies 70
Restaurants 308
Cafes 2
Bars 54
Supermarkets 11
Banks 14
Hotels 59
Libraries 3
Parks 5
Police Stations 6
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 91

Things to See Near Tanga

3 places within 15 km

♨️ Hot Springs (1)
  • • Galanosi Sulphur Hot Spring
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Kwale Bay
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Mwarongo

🇹🇿 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 Tanga

What is the population of Tanga?

Tanga has a population of 393,429 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 1,901 people per square mile, spread across 207.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tanga?

Tanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches.

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