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Makumbako

City in Njombe, Tanzania

Overview

Makumbako is a busy transport hub in Tanzania's southern highlands, serving as a key junction for travelers heading to Mbeya, Iringa, or Njombe. The city is known for its lively local markets, friendly residents, and a unique mix of urban and rural lifestyles.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Njombe
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-8.85°, 34.83°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$422
Local Cost
$194
Local Income
$90
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
17.9°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
14.9°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
4.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1762 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.

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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