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Tinde, Tanzania

Shinyanga · Tanzania

Tinde is a small city in Shinyanga, Tanzania with a population of 22,082. Elevation: 3,786 ft (1,154 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,082 Population 11/sq mi density
3,786 ft Elevation 1,154 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
32.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Tinde

Tinde, also known as Tindium or Tindion (Τίνδιον), was a town of Chalcidice in ancient Macedonia. It belonged to the Delian League since it appears in the tribute registry of Athens for the year 434/3 BCE, where it paid a phoros of 3000 drachmas jointly with the cities of Cithas, Gigonus, Smila and Lisaea.

People

Population22,082
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation3,786 ft (1,154 m)
Population22,082
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation3,786 ft (1,154 m)
Coordinates-3.8833°, 33.2000°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceShinyanga
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation32.1 inches (816 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tinde

Tinde is a small city in Tanzania (Shinyanga) with a population of 22,082. The city sits at an elevation of 3,786 feet (1,154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Tinde

Tinde has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.8°C), the coldest is Jun (20.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1363 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 15.7° / 29.1° 208.7
Feb 22°C / 72°F 15.9° / 29° 176.5
Mar 22°C / 72°F 16° / 29.1° 159.5
Apr 21.8°C / 71°F 15.8° / 28.4° 168.0
May 21.2°C / 70°F 13.8° / 28.5° 51.7
Jun 20.3°C / 68°F 12.4° / 28.7° 3.1
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 11.3° / 29.9° 2.2
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 12.9° / 32.8° 11.9
Sep 25°C / 77°F 15.4° / 34.3° 20.8
Oct 25.8°C / 78°F 16.7° / 35.3° 64.0
Nov 23.9°C / 75°F 16.7° / 34.2° 216.8
Dec 22.3°C / 72°F 16.1° / 29.6° 280.1
Tinde has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,786 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above Tanzania avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,786 ft (1,154 m)
Area1,943.0 sq mi (5,032.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-3.8833°N, 33.2000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
15% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 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 M5.5 124 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 119 km
Sep 3, 1993 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.9 96 km
Aug 31, 2021 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.8 115 km
Sep 20, 2011 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.8 126 km
Mar 24, 2018 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.7 103 km
Dec 13, 1992 49 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania M4.6 108 km
Jan 20, 2023 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.6 128 km
Apr 20, 2022 58 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania M4.4 113 km
Apr 24, 2020 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.4 111 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 100 km
Jul 31, 2002 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania M4.2 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Igwisi Hills (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Igwisi Hills Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,146 m (3,760 ft) -10450 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
February 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
April 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in Warmest
November 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.7 in Wettest

Tinde has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Tinde

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nhumbili Primary School - - - -
KITULI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Mwamakaranga Primary School - - - -
Samuye Shule ya Sekondari - - - -
Mwakabasa Primary School - - - -
Nsalala Primary School - - - -
Tinde "A" Primary School - - - -
Kituli Primary School - - - -
Zobogo Primary School - - - -
Ngokolo Primary School - - - -
Lohumbo Primary School - - - -
Ikigwamanoti Primary School - - - -
Busanda Primary School - - - -
SAMUYE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Imenya Primary School - - - -
Nzagaluba Primary School - - - -
Welezo Primary School - - - -
Ng'wankanga Primary School - - - -
Kidanda Primary School - - - -
Shingida Primary School - - - -
Nshishinulu Primary School - - - -
Tinde B Primary School - - - -
Shabuluba Primary School - - - -
Maskati shule ya msingi - - - -
Tindeg'huli primary school - - - -
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Libraries in Tinde

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

Farmers Markets in Tinde

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
lubaga market
market
market
Nguzo Nane Market
Shinyanga main market

Hotels in Tinde

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

M Point Restaurant

Clinics in Tinde

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gima sanitarium clinic

Bus Stations in Tinde

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

bus station

Gas Stations in Tinde

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lake Oil

Banks in Tinde

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CRDB BANK
CRDB bank Tinde

Stadiums & Teams in Tinde

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tinde

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bulyanhulu Airport-Small Airport
Golden Pride Mines Airport-Small Airport
Kahama AirstripKBHSmall Airport
Maswa Airstrip-Small Airport
Mwadui AirportMWNSmall Airport
Nkinga Airport-Small Airport
Shinyanga AirportSHYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tinde

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Full gospel Bible church Tinde

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 Tinde

What is the population of Tinde?

Tinde has a population of 22,082 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,943.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tinde?

Tinde has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches.

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