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Mbamba Bay
City in Ruvuma, Tanzania
Overview
Mbamba Bay is a small fishing town located on the shores of Lake Nyasa in Tanzania's Ruvuma region. Known for its scenic beauty and relaxed pace, the town serves as both a transport hub and a gateway to lake adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Ruvuma
Population
8,997
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-11.28°, 34.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$383
Local Cost
$190
Local Income
$75
Cashless
15
English
30
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
20.2°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
11.0°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1145 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 60/100.
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