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Vwawa, Tanzania

Songwe · Tanzania

Vwawa is a mid-size city in Songwe, Tanzania with a population of 85,000. Elevation: 5,174 ft (1,577 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

85,000 Population 48/sq mi density
5,174 ft Elevation 1,577 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
48.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Vwawa

Vwawa

Vwawa is a town and an administrative ward in Mbozi District and the location of the headquarters of Songwe Region, Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward had a total population of 37 844.

People

Population85,000
Density48/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation5,174 ft (1,577 m)
Population85,000
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation5,174 ft (1,577 m)
Coordinates-9.1081°, 32.9347°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceSongwe
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation48.1 inches (1,222 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vwawa

Vwawa is a mid-size city in Tanzania (Songwe) with a population of 85,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,174 feet (1,577 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Vwawa

Vwawa has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Nov (22°C), the coldest is Jul (15°C). Average annual precipitation is 1624 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.5°C / 67°F 14.4° / 26.6° 352.3
Feb 19.8°C / 68°F 14.3° / 26.7° 272.2
Mar 19.9°C / 68°F 13.9° / 26.7° 301.9
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 12.9° / 26.4° 187.7
May 17.6°C / 64°F 10.5° / 25.4° 23.4
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 8.4° / 24.2° 6.8
Jul 15°C / 59°F 7.4° / 24.2° 16.1
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 8.6° / 26.7° 11.9
Sep 19.1°C / 66°F 10° / 28.9° 1.7
Oct 21.4°C / 70°F 12.3° / 30.9° 30.1
Nov 22°C / 72°F 14.1° / 31.4° 128.2
Dec 20.7°C / 69°F 14.3° / 29.2° 291.9
Vwawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,174 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above Tanzania avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,174 ft (1,577 m)
Area1,784.8 sq mi (4,622.6 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates-9.1081°N, 32.9347°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on May 16, 2025.

Dec 19, 2009 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M6.0 147 km
Dec 8, 2009 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.9 139 km
Dec 12, 2009 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.5 142 km
Dec 6, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.2 144 km
Dec 7, 2009 Malawi M5.0 149 km
Dec 7, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 141 km
Jun 8, 2013 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania M4.9 144 km
May 17, 1992 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 146 km
Dec 11, 2009 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 149 km
Jan 17, 2018 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania M4.7 66 km
May 16, 2025 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.7 53 km
Dec 7, 2009 25 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 141 km
Dec 6, 2009 2 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 141 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 148 km
Aug 17, 2001 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania M4.6 52 km
Dec 11, 2009 11 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 141 km
Sep 5, 2010 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 144 km
Feb 13, 2010 15 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 143 km
Mar 6, 2010 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.6 51 km
Dec 7, 2009 31 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 69 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 81 km
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 8.8 in
February 69°F (21°C) 8.4 in
March 69°F (21°C) 9.3 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest
November 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 8.2 in

Vwawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in July to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Vwawa

Institution Type Founded Website
MBOZI MISSION HOSIPITAL APPATMENTS College - ,
MBOZI MISSION NURCING COLLAGE College - ,

Schools in Vwawa

49 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
VWAWA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Isandura Primary School - - - -
Ipogolo Primary School - - - -
Ilyika Primary School - - - -
Ilolo Primary School - - - -
Ilembo Primary School - - - -
Ihanda Primary School - - - -
Iganduka Primary School - - - -
Ifungo Primary School - - - -
Ichenjezya Primary School - - - -
Hasanga Primary School - - - -
Haloli Primary School - - - -
Isangu Primary School - - - -
Isangu Primary School - - - -
ILOLO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
NG'AMBA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
ISANGU SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Ndugu Secondary School - - - -
ILASI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
ILASI PRIMARY SCHOOL - - - -
ILASI TRAINING INSITITUTE - - - -
Isangu Secondary School - - - -
ILASI PRIMARY SCHOOL - - - -
Masangula Primary School - - - -
Nsala Primary School - - - -
Nambala Primary School - - - -
Haseletwate Primary School - - - -
Welu Primary School - - - -
Vwawa Primary School - - - -
Sumbalwela Primary School - - - -
Shilanga Primary School - - - -
Sakamela Primary School - - - -
Nuru Primary School - - - -
Nsala Primary School - - - -
Ndolezi Primary School - - - -
Namleya Primary School - - - -
Namile Primary School - - - -
MARILYNN ORPHANS PROJECT - - - -
na Ikomela Primary School - - - -
Mwenge Primary School - - - -
Muungano Primary School - - - -
Mtumbo Primary School - - - -
Mbuga Primary School - - - -
Mantengu A Primary School - - - -
Malonji Primary School - - - -
Majengo Primary School - - - -
London Primary School - - - -
Kimondo Primary School - - - -
Kilimampimbi Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vwawa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Vwawa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
BANTANDA COMMUNITY CENTRE
CENTRE MAIN MARKET
MASANGULA VILLAGE MARKET
MBOZI MISSIO COMMUNITY MARKET
TUNDUMA BUSINESS CENTER
TUNDUMA INTARNATIONAL MARKET
VWAWA TOWN

Hotels in Vwawa

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HEKIMA MOTEL
MBOZI IMPERIAL INN
MKOLA LODGE
MKOLA LODGE

Clinics in Vwawa

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hantesya Dispensary
Hasamba Dispensary
Ihanda Dispensary
Isandula A Dispensary
Isandula B Dispensary
Masangula Dispensary
Msamba Dispensary
Muunganao Dispensary

Train Stations in Vwawa

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vwawa

Bus Stations in Vwawa

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

STAREHE BUS STAND
VWAWA BUS STERMINAL

Gas Stations in Vwawa

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SATATU FILING STATION

Banks in Vwawa

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CRDB
CRDB BANK VWAWA
NMB VWAWA

Stadiums & Teams in Vwawa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vwawa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Songwe AirportMBIMedium Airport
Chitipa Airport-Small Airport
Chunya Airport-Small Airport
Mbeya Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vwawa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
SONGWE REGION OFFICES

Treatment Centers in Vwawa

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gesika Private Clinic
Ibrahim Health Post
Katozi Health Post
Mwenzo Rural Health Center
Nakonde Urban Health Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vwawa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
EAGT CHURCH
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN TANZANIA VWAWA
Roman catholic church

Explore Near Vwawa

Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Around Vwawa

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 26
Hospitals 1
Bars 2
Banks 1
Hotels 1

🇹🇿 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 Vwawa

What is the population of Vwawa?

Vwawa has a population of 85,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 1,784.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vwawa?

Vwawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.1 inches.

Nearby Cities

Mlowo 40,000 pop · 8.2 mi Tunduma 219,309 pop · 17.5 mi Nakonde 91,107 pop · 20.7 mi Itumba 13,438 pop · 26.4 mi Utengule 50,000 pop · 30.8 mi Ilembo 2,607 pop · 32.1 mi Mbeya 541,603 pop · 38.0 mi Kiwira 21,342 pop · 41.6 mi Chitipa, N 20,011 pop · 47.0 mi Katumba 108,558 pop · 47.3 mi Tukuyu 50,000 pop · 49.8 mi Makongolosi 23,787 pop · 51.1 mi Matundasi 26,073 pop · 51.3 mi Ulenje 12,219 pop · 52.5 mi
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