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Mpanda
City in Katavi, Tanzania
Overview
Mpanda, the capital of Katavi Region, is a growing city in western Tanzania, renowned as a gateway to Katavi National Park. The city blends authentic Tanzanian culture with access to some of the country's most stunning wildlife and natural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Katavi
Population
204,338
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-6.34°, 31.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
52
Female Safety
36
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
48
Food Safety
46
Monthly Cost
$452
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$120
Cashless
38
English
30
Temperature
23.3°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
22.2°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
9.1°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
1007 mm
Internet Speed
48 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
60 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
14
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NPY
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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