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Sumbawanga
City in Rukwa, Tanzania
Overview
Sumbawanga, the capital of Rukwa Region, is a gateway to western Tanzania's remote landscapes. The city combines local Swahili culture with traces of colonial and missionary history, and serves as the main commercial hub in the area.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Rukwa
Population
147,483
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-7.97°, 31.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$383
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$120
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
18.3°C
Record High
32.7°C
Record Low
8.9°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
1201 mm
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Upload
0 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
19
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SUT
Distance
2 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 65/100.
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