Location & Surroundings
Luagala is a third-order administrative division in Mtwara, Tanzania, at 424 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kitangari, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Dodoma is about 635 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Nachingwea Airport, 75 km away.
Overview
Luagala is a ward of Tanzania.
It is located in Tandahimba District, Tanzania.
The population is about 8,600 (2022).
It covers about 84 square kilometre.
Basic Data
- Country Tanzania
- Located in Tandahimba District
- Area 84 square kilometre
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 32' 1" S, 39° 26' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 424 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 09:23
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Places in Luagala
Weather in Luagala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luagala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 741 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,017.4 hPa
Clouds
48 %
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 | 18.5 | 1.5 | 164 | 98 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 141 | 66 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 117.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.6 | 4.6 | 81 | 36 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 740.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 2.6 | 108 | 76 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 59.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 1.3 | 133 | 99 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 2.5 | 128 | 64 | 1,019.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 3 | 99.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 4.0 | 62 | 32 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 855.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 2.1 | 77 | 85 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 89.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.8 | 1.4 | 102 | 96 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 2.3 | 108 | 69 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 78.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 2.7 | 81 | 24 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 897.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 2.7 | 78 | 85 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 196.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.1 | 1.4 | 107 | 98 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luagala?
Now 18.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 741 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 Luagala today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Luagala?
Local time is 09:23. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Luagala?
Luagala is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Luagala?
DEM 424 m.
Where is Luagala located?
It is at -10.53357, 39.44576 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luagala in?
It is in Tanzania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)