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Mwandiga
City in Kigoma, Tanzania
Overview
Mwandiga is a small, lively community near the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania's Kigoma region. Home to just over 16,000 residents, it offers a glimpse into authentic Tanzanian town life with lively markets, friendly locals, and scenic lakeside areas.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Kigoma
Population
16,822
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-4.83°, 29.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$357
Local Cost
$226
Local Income
$70
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
24.9°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
24.6°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
16.4°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
1181 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TKQ
Distance
6 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.
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 60/100.
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