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Usangi, Tanzania
Kilimanjaro · Tanzania
Usangi is a small city in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania with a population of 21,000. Elevation: 4,386 ft (1,337 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Usangi
Usangi - Northern Tanzania.
Usangi is part of North Pare which consists of Usangi and Ugweno. Usangi is located between Ugweno in the north and Mgagao in Southern Pare. To the west it borders with Mwanga, the current administrative headquarters of Mwanga District, and to the east it faces the Tanzania border with Kenya. Usangi is located on the Pare Mountain ranges which lead up to the Kilimanjaro mountain to the north. The Usangi Kingdom was ruled by the Sangi rulers referred to as Wafumwa (Fumwa being the root word. The rulers ranged from Mfumwa Sangiwa Makoko who died in 1881 up to Mfumwa Shabani Mtengeti Sangiwa who ruled until 1962 when traditional rule was abolished following the independence of Tanganyika in 1961. The Kingdom was briefly ruled by a non-Sangi ruler, Mfumwa Sabuni, before the Sangi reclaimed it and Mfumwa Shabani was crowned.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,000 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,386 ft (1,337 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.7000°, 37.6667° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Kilimanjaro |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.5 inches (673 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Usangi
Usangi is a small city in Tanzania (Kilimanjaro) with a population of 21,000. The city sits at an elevation of 4,386 feet (1,337 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Usangi
Usangi has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Mar (25.8°C), the coldest is Jul (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 985 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,386 ft (1,337 m) |
| Area | 857.9 sq mi (2,221.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7000°N, 37.6667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 113 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 116 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in |
Usangi has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in July to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Usangi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malage college | College | - | , |
| St Joseph organic farm | College | - | , |
Schools in Usangi
60+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kivindu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mcheni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaseni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndorwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mareti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karambacha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigonigoni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Usangi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rangaa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kavazungu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mriti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamwala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Simbomu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mfinga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| KKKT Mwanga Viziwi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiriki Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Raa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lambo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masumbeni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mandaka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kifula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwangondi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chimbi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mangio Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chomvu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fumbuang'ombe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mamba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwamsembea Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwanga Deaf School | - | - | - | - |
| Songoa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| lomwe secondary school, guesthouse | - | - | - | - |
| St Tereza of Avila girls school | - | - | - | - |
| St Imelda pre and primary English medium school | - | - | - | - |
| Katola Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ibaya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirongwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makandeni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbore Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shighatini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sungo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kilaweni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Msaleni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwamavusha na kitengo cha walemavu wa akili Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| USANGI DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Mramba na kitengo cha Viziwi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mangatu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lomwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kawawa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwero Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Reli Juu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisanjuni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndambwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasangara Juu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ruru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Msangeni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mombea Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mruma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Usangi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Usangi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chanjale Market |
Hotels in Usangi
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Usangi
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Usangi
20 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Usangi
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Usangi
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Usangi
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Usangi
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Usangi
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | JRO | Large Airport |
| Kangetchwa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Jipe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maktau Gate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mkomazi-Kisima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Moshi Airport | QSI | Small Airport |
| Same Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taita Hills Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taveta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| TPC Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wanjala Mine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| West Kilimanjaro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ziwani Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Usangi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Police office |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Usangi
What is the population of Usangi?
Usangi has a population of 21,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 857.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Usangi?
Usangi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.