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Vwawa

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Location & Surroundings

Vwawa is a city in Songwe, Tanzania with 85,000 inhabitants, at 1,577 m elevation. The national capital Dodoma is about 450 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Songwe Airport, 43 km away.

Also known as: Vawa

Overview

Vwawa is ward in Mbozi District, Songwe Region, Tanzania.

It is located in Mbozi District, Tanzania.

Also known as: JA Vwawa

Basic Data

  • Country Tanzania
  • Located in Mbozi District
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    9° 6' 29" S, 32° 56' 5" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1577 m
  • Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 85,000
  • Pop. Density 7,462 p/km²
  • Built-up 26.8%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Shilling (TZS)
  • Phone Prefix +255

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

Vawa

Weather in Vwawa

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vwawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 29.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 W/m2.

Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 19.5 1.0 98 56 1,012.6 - / 0.00 85 0.0 n/a
6h 23.9 1.4 55 41 1,015.9 0.00 / 0.00 12 73.0 n/a
12h 29.5 2.9 80 26 1,008.8 0.02 / 0.02 99 791.8 n/a
18h 23.0 2.7 141 43 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 59 28.1 n/a
Tomorrow 17.9 1.4 115 57 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 20 0.0 n/a
30h 25.2 1.7 33 33 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 35 105.5 n/a
36h 29.1 2.2 119 23 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 76 588.1 n/a
42h 22.2 3.3 131 40 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 68 104.3 n/a
Wednesday 16.9 1.4 92 60 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 60 0.0 n/a
54h 23.6 1.7 133 38 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 23 107.1 n/a
60h 30.9 3.2 130 20 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 838.8 n/a
66h 22.0 3.1 123 39 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 11 110.6 n/a
Thursday 16.1 0.3 60 72 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vwawa?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 29.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 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 Vwawa today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Vwawa?
Local time is 13:57. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Vwawa?
Vwawa is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Vwawa?
Population about 85,000.
What is the elevation of Vwawa?
DEM 1,577 m.
Where is Vwawa located?
It is at -9.10806, 32.93472 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vwawa in?
It is in Tanzania.

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Last updated 2024-12-02
geonames https://www.geonames.org/148942

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