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Urunda, Tanzania

Mbeya · Tanzania

Urunda is a small city in Mbeya, Tanzania with a population of 23,000. Elevation: 3,445 ft (1,050 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,000 Population 4/sq mi density
3,445 ft Elevation 1,050 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
29.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population23,000
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation3,445 ft (1,050 m)
Population23,000
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,445 ft (1,050 m)
Coordinates-8.6500°, 34.3000°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMbeya
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (754 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Urunda

Urunda is a small city in Tanzania (Mbeya) with a population of 23,000. The city sits at an elevation of 3,445 feet (1,050 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Urunda

Urunda has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F). The hottest month is Nov (26.3°C), the coldest is Jun (19.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1260 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.7°C / 73°F 17.1° / 30.6° 259.1
Feb 22.5°C / 73°F 17.1° / 29.3° 239.0
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 16° / 29.5° 262.2
Apr 21.9°C / 71°F 14.2° / 29° 125.2
May 20.8°C / 69°F 11.9° / 28.8° 15.1
Jun 19.7°C / 67°F 10° / 29.5° 2.3
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 9.2° / 30.8° 6.6
Aug 21.9°C / 71°F 11.1° / 33.5° 3.6
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 13.8° / 35.7° 1.4
Oct 26°C / 79°F 16.1° / 37.4° 22.1
Nov 26.3°C / 79°F 17.3° / 37.7° 107.6
Dec 24.5°C / 76°F 17.4° / 34.8° 216.3
Urunda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,445 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above Tanzania avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,445 ft (1,050 m)
Area5,756.2 sq mi (14,908.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-8.6500°N, 34.3000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.46"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.7 on May 16, 2025.

Dec 12, 2009 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.5 150 km
Aug 31, 2002 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania M5.2 121 km
May 17, 1992 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 138 km
May 17, 1992 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi M4.8 145 km
May 16, 2025 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.7 109 km
Aug 17, 2001 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania M4.6 135 km
Dec 6, 2009 2 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 149 km
Dec 6, 2009 23 km E of Karonga, Malawi M4.5 139 km
May 31, 2024 22 km N of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.4 145 km
Nov 16, 1994 20 km SE of Ilembo, Tanzania M4.4 120 km
Jan 14, 2022 32 km WSW of Mlangali, Tanzania M4.4 138 km
Dec 13, 1992 24 km SW of Mlangali, Tanzania M4.4 141 km
Apr 28, 2000 6 km NNE of Masoko, Tanzania M4.3 91 km
Aug 2, 1996 44 km NNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.1 117 km
Sep 25, 2011 9 km SE of Masoko, Tanzania M4.1 99 km
Apr 9, 2015 28 km NNW of Mlangali, Tanzania M4.0 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 85 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 88 km
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 90 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 6.5 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in
April 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in Warmest
December 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in

Urunda has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in July to 77°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Urunda

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mkobwe Primary School - - - -
Mkobwe Primary School - - - -
St Ann'S Primary School - - - -
Ibohora Primary School - - - -
Ibumila Primary School - - - -
Mahongole Primary School - - - -
Majengo Primary School - - - -
Mayota Primary School - - - -
Mbarali Primary School - - - -
Warumba Primary School - - - -
Mpakani Primary School - - - -
Nyamtowo Primary School - - - -
Nyeregete Primary School - - - -
Songwe Imalilo Primary School - - - -
Ubaruku Primary School - - - -
Ujewa Primary School - - - -
Urunda Primary School - - - -
Utyego Primary School - - - -
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Clinics in Urunda

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A And A

Train Stations in Urunda

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Msesule

Airports Near Urunda

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lualanje Airport-Small Airport
Mbarali Airport-Small Airport
Njombe AirportJOMSmall 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 Urunda

What is the population of Urunda?

Urunda has a population of 23,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 5,756.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Urunda?

Urunda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.

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