Location & Surroundings
Igava is a third-order administrative division in Mbeya, Tanzania, at 1,079 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dunda, 24 km to the west. The national capital Dodoma is about 260 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ruaha Airport, 72 km away.
Overview
Igava is ward of Mbarali District, Mbeya Region in Tanzania.
It is located in Mbarali District, Tanzania.
The population is about 17,396 (2022).
It covers about 2,789 square kilometre.
Basic Data
- Country Tanzania
- Located in Mbarali District
- Area 2,789 square kilometre
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 9' 12" S, 34° 28' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1079 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:34
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Mountains & Terrain in Igava
Transport in Igava
Weather in Igava
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Igava, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 904 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 25.3 | 2.3 | 115 | 46 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.7 | 2.1 | 165 | 19 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 904.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 2.1 | 128 | 50 | 1,014.5 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 98 | 54.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 0.3 | 180 | 59 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.1 | 88 | 45 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 109.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.6 | 1.2 | 299 | 20 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 919.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 2.2 | 142 | 45 | 1,013.6 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 48 | 152.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 0.8 | 163 | 54 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.3 | 1.5 | 99 | 42 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 111.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.1 | 1.1 | 290 | 18 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 927.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 3.5 | 133 | 36 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 178.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 0.7 | 111 | 57 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.7 | 0.7 | 91 | 44 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 111.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Igava?
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 904 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Igava today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Igava?
Local time is 19:34. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Igava?
Igava is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Igava?
DEM 1,079 m.
Where is Igava located?
It is at -8.15335, 34.46787 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Igava in?
It is in Tanzania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)