Location & Surroundings
Mtama is a town in Lindi, Tanzania with 11,928 inhabitants, at 136 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyangao, 10 km to the west. The national capital Dodoma is about 610 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Nachingwea Airport, 64 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 18' 0" S, 39° 22' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 136 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 11,928
- Pop. Density 3,852 p/km²
- Built-up 15.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:31
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mtama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mtama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 494 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 19.6 | 1.0 | 88 | 92 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 2.3 | 83 | 56 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 167.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.5 | 1.9 | 75 | 42 | 1,012.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 79 | 494.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 1.8 | 54 | 88 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 105.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.2 | 52 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 2.0 | 23 | 66 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 54.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.7 | 4.7 | 48 | 37 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 775.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 2.0 | 57 | 91 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 70.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.1 | 1.7 | 54 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 2.4 | 52 | 61 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 98.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.7 | 5.2 | 56 | 30 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 898.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 2.1 | 67 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 160.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.4 | 1.3 | 37 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mtama?
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 494 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 Mtama today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Mtama?
Local time is 14:31. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mtama?
Mtama is a populated place.
How many people live in Mtama?
Population about 11,928.
What is the elevation of Mtama?
DEM 136 m.
Where is Mtama located?
It is at -10.30000, 39.36667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mtama in?
It is in Tanzania.