Location & Surroundings
Chala is a town in Rukwa, Tanzania with 22,624 inhabitants, at 1,765 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namanyere, 25 km to the west. The national capital Dodoma is about 520 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sumbawanga Airport, 61 km away.
Overview
Chala is human settlement in Tanzania.
It is located in Rukwa Region, Tanzania.
Basic Data
- Country Tanzania
- Located in Rukwa Region
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 35' 0" S, 31° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1765 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 22,624
- Pop. Density 426 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:50
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:52
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 884 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
0.15 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 19.7 | 1.1 | 192 | 58 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 3.9 | 67 | 51 | 1,017.3 | 1.62 / 1.62 | 100 | 107.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 1.5 | 73 | 30 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 77 | 883.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 1.1 | 238 | 69 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 11 | 170.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 0.9 | 203 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 0.13 / 0.15 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 0.2 | 5 | 51 | 1,016.0 | 0.41 / 0.56 | 37 | 63.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 1.7 | 232 | 56 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 99 | 334.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 1.2 | 279 | 62 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 34.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.8 | 1.2 | 271 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.69 / 0.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 348 | 68 | 1,015.8 | 2.37 / 3.07 | 100 | 64.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 2.1 | 314 | 57 | 1,011.2 | 0.59 / 3.66 | 99 | 481.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.0 | 1.4 | 269 | 90 | 1,015.1 | 2.10 / 5.75 | 100 | 189.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.1 | 0.8 | 214 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 4.35 / 10.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chala?
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 884 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chala today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Chala?
Local time is 13:50. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Chala?
Chala is a populated place.
How many people live in Chala?
Population about 22,624.
What is the elevation of Chala?
DEM 1,765 m.
Where is Chala located?
It is at -7.58333, 31.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chala in?
It is in Tanzania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry