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Chimala
City in Mbeya, Tanzania
Overview
Chimala is a small yet charming town in the stunning Mbeya region of Tanzania, serving as a traveler's rest stop along the TAZARA railway. It's known for its lively markets, warm community, and proximity to the scenic Mbeya highlands.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Mbeya
Population
24,817
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-8.86°, 34.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
32
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$435
Local Cost
$182
Local Income
$100
Cashless
18
English
30
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
17.7°C
Winter Avg
13.6°C
Record High
31.0°C
Record Low
2.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1518 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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