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Chiungutwa

City in Mtwara, Tanzania

Overview

Chiungutwa is a small, welcoming town in the Mtwara region of southern Tanzania, known for its community spirit and proximity to the coast. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, with lively local markets and friendly residents making it an excellent base to experience rural Tanzanian culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Mtwara
Population
12,764
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-10.88°, 38.98°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
52
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$343
Local Cost
$184
Local Income
$90
Cashless
20
English
18
Temperature
25.5°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
23.1°C
Record High
40.7°C
Record Low
12.6°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1346 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
XMI
Distance
28 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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 44/100.

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