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Tunduru, Tanzania
Ruvuma · Tanzania
Tunduru is a mid-size city in Ruvuma, Tanzania with a population of 48,000. Elevation: 2,346 ft (715 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Tunduru
Tunduru is a town in Tunduru District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania, East Africa. It is the administrative seat for Tunduru District, and is administratively divided into two wards; Mlingoti West and Mlingoti East.
People
Climate
| Population | 48,000 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,346 ft (715 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.0667°, 37.3500° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Ruvuma |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.8 inches (1,011 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tunduru
Tunduru is a mid-size city in Tanzania (Ruvuma) with a population of 48,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,346 feet (715 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Tunduru
Tunduru has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.7°C), the coldest is Jul (19.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2030 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,346 ft (715 m) |
| Area | 7,667.4 sq mi (19,858.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.0667°N, 37.3500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in |
Tunduru has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Tunduru
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mchangani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Frankweston Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chemchem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jahmuri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kangomba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kidugalo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitanda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lelolelo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mahauhau Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Majengo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mapambano Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mataka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Umoja Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mlingoti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Msinjili Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muangaza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muungano Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwongozo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakayaya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namasalau Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nanjoka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tulivu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tunduru-Mchanganyiko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tuwemacho Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Tunduru
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tunduru
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tunduru
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tunduru
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tunduru
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tunduru
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Matemanga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbesa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mwambesi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tunduru Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Tunduru?
Tunduru has a population of 48,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 7,667.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tunduru?
Tunduru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches.