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Tunduma

City in Songwe, Tanzania

Overview

Tunduma is a lively border town in southwestern Tanzania, serving as a important gateway to Zambia. Its energetic markets, busy streets, and diverse cultures reflect the movement of people and goods across the border.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Songwe
Population
219,309
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-9.29°, 32.77°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
18
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
38
Monthly Cost · estimate
$368
Local Cost
$197
Local Income
$95
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
20.4°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
17.2°C
Record High
37.2°C
Record Low
5.7°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1271 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0

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OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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