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Makanya
City in Mbeya, Tanzania
Overview
Makanya is a small town in Mbeya, Tanzania, known for its lively markets, friendly community, and beautiful views of surrounding hills. The town's rhythm is shaped by agricultural activity and local traditions, offering a slice of authentic Tanzanian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Mbeya
Population
9,505
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-4.37°, 37.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$355
Local Cost
$162
Local Income
$90
Cashless
15
English
30
Temperature
22.5°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
20.0°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
10.9°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
891 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
6
Parks
0
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
45.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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