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Ulenje, Tanzania
Mbeya · Tanzania
Ulenje is a small city in Mbeya, Tanzania with a population of 12,219. Elevation: 6,329 ft (1,929 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About Ulenje
Ulenje is an administrative ward in the Mbeya Rural district of the Mbeya Region of Tanzania. In 2016 the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics report there were 7,655 people in the ward, from 6,946 in 2012.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,219 |
| Population Density | 306 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,329 ft (1,929 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.9333°, 33.6833° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Mbeya |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.1 inches (1,120 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ulenje
Ulenje is a small city in Tanzania (Mbeya) with a population of 12,219. The city sits at an elevation of 6,329 feet (1,929 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Ulenje
Ulenje has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Nov (19°C), the coldest is Jul (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 2215 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,329 ft (1,929 m) |
| Area | 40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9333°N, 33.6833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 16 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 23 km |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 35 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 8.3 in |
Ulenje has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 56°F in July to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Ulenje
47 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idunda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Irambo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Inyala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Imezu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ilungu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ilembo Usafwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ikuyu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ijombe Juu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ihango Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Igoma II Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Igoma I Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ifupa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Isebe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hatwelo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Haonde Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Galijembe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Darajani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwahala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Isyonje Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Adam Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| IWALANJE SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| IMEZU SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| IKHOHO SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Nyalwela Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwashoma Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Usoha Njiapanda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Usoha muungano Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Umoja Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ukulila Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tuyombo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tembela Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Simambwe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shibolya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyalwela Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngonde Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngole Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shibolya Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwamengo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mkapa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbonile Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Maadilisho Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kimondo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Iyawaya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Iwalanje Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Itambalila Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Itala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Isyonje Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Ulenje
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moravian Church Museum |
Libraries in Ulenje
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (CUoM) LIBRARY | 0.0 | |||||
| Mbeya city library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mbeya city library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ulenje
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabwe market | |||||
| Kabwe market | |||||
| Kiwira Soko | |||||
| Market of vegetable and fruits | |||||
| Market of vegetable and fruits | |||||
| Mwanjelwa Market | |||||
| Soweto shopping centre | |||||
| Soweto shopping centre |
Clinics in Ulenje
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ulenje
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ulenje
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ulenje
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Songwe Airport | MBI | Medium Airport |
| Chunya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mbarali Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mbeya Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ulenje
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| catholic church of idunda | |
| Galijembe Catholic Church | |
| Inyala KKKT |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ulenje
What is the population of Ulenje?
Ulenje has a population of 12,219 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 306 people per square mile, spread across 40.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ulenje?
Ulenje enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches.