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Tukuyu

City in Mbeya, Tanzania

Overview

Tukuyu is a charming hillside town in Tanzania's southern highlands, surrounded by lush tea plantations and picturesque valleys. Known for its cool climate and friendly atmosphere, Tukuyu is a gateway to Lake Nyasa and is popular for nature tourism.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Mbeya
Population
50,000
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-9.26°, 33.64°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
43
LGBTQ+ Safety
18
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$367
Local Cost
$198
Local Income
$140
Cashless
23
English
33
Temperature
21.0°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
17.4°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
7.0°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1305 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
MBI
Distance
43 km

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 55/100.

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