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Tingi, Tanzania

Ruvuma · Tanzania

Tingi is a small city in Ruvuma, Tanzania with a population of 16,315. Elevation: 3,947 ft (1,203 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,315 Population 5/sq mi density
3,947 ft Elevation 1,203 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
52.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Tingi

Tingi

Tingis was the ancient name of Tangier in Morocco and an important Carthaginian, Mauretanian, and Roman port on the Atlantic Ocean. It was eventually granted the status of a Roman colony and made the capital of the province of Mauretania Tingitana and, after Diocletian's reforms, the diocese of Hispania.

People

Population16,315
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation3,947 ft (1,203 m)
Population16,315
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,947 ft (1,203 m)
Coordinates-11.3000°, 35.0333°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceRuvuma
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation52.5 inches (1,334 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tingi

Tingi is a small city in Tanzania (Ruvuma) with a population of 16,315. The city sits at an elevation of 3,947 feet (1,203 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Tingi

Tingi has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.4°C), the coldest is Jul (19.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1476 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 20.6° / 29.2° 405.1
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 21° / 29.5° 288.5
Mar 24.2°C / 76°F 20.4° / 29° 262.6
Apr 23.2°C / 74°F 18.3° / 28° 126.2
May 21.1°C / 70°F 15.6° / 26.5° 57.1
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 13.6° / 25.5° 3.8
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 12.5° / 25.2° 42.8
Aug 20.8°C / 69°F 13.3° / 28.2° 9.1
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 15.1° / 30.9° 0.5
Oct 26°C / 79°F 18.5° / 33.9° 10.8
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 20.4° / 34.8° 60.8
Dec 25.9°C / 79°F 21.1° / 32.5° 208.8
Tingi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,947 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Tanzania avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,947 ft (1,203 m)
Area3,003.4 sq mi (7,778.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-11.3000°N, 35.0333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 11.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2024.

Mar 14, 2004 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania M4.8 120 km
Apr 23, 2018 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi M4.7 146 km
Aug 21, 2004 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania M4.7 103 km
Sep 7, 2016 18 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.6 75 km
May 4, 2024 12 km NNE of Livingstonia, Malawi M4.5 131 km
Aug 10, 2009 24 km WSW of Manda, Tanzania M4.5 109 km
Jun 27, 2012 25 km NE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.5 66 km
Mar 19, 2010 25 km WSW of Liuli, Tanzania M4.3 66 km
Jul 21, 2017 64 km SE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.3 94 km
Feb 1, 2021 39 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.3 66 km
Mar 8, 2011 29 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.3 69 km
Mar 11, 2020 39 km E of Mzimba, Malawi M4.2 135 km
Sep 14, 2017 17 km ENE of Livingstonia, Malawi M4.2 119 km
Sep 4, 2017 7 km NW of Tingi, Tanzania M4.2 7 km
Mar 24, 2009 35 km E of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.1 60 km
Jul 22, 2022 20 km S of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania M4.1 35 km
Jun 3, 1996 27 km WSW of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania M4.0 55 km
Aug 3, 2006 16 km S of Liuli, Tanzania M4.0 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 10.7 in
February 69°F (20°C) 9.7 in
March 68°F (20°C) 11.6 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 6.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 62°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in Warmest
December 69°F (21°C) 8.7 in

Tingi has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 71°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.6") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Tingi

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lulingo Primary School - - - -
Kibaoni Primary School - - - -
Kigongo Primary School - - - -
Kijumba Primary School - - - -
Kikole Primary School - - - -
Kilindinda Primary School - - - -
Kitupi Primary School - - - -
Lima Primary School - - - -
Lindi Primary School - - - -
Litindo Primary School - - - -
Luhindo Primary School - - - -
Upolo Primary School - - - -
Lumecha Primary School - - - -
Lumeme Primary School - - - -
Malungu Primary School - - - -
Mawasiliano Primary School - - - -
Mbanga Primary School - - - -
Mkurusi Primary School - - - -
Ngomba Primary School - - - -
Pisi Primary School - - - -
Tingi Primary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Tingi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
kilosa market

Clinics in Tingi

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kingerikiti Dispensary

Airports Near Tingi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liuli Airport-Small Airport
Mbamba Bay Airport-Small Airport
Mbinga Airport-Small Airport
Songea AirportSGXSmall 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
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tingi

What is the population of Tingi?

Tingi has a population of 16,315 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 3,003.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tingi?

Tingi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches.

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