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Chanika

City in Tanga, Tanzania

Overview

Chanika is a small town in the Tanga region of Tanzania, known for its laid-back lifestyle and close-knit community. Its markets and local eateries offer a genuine Tanzanian atmosphere away from major tourist routes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Tanga
Population
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-5.42°, 38.02°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$425
Local Cost
$227
Local Income
$120
Cashless
20
English
35
Temperature
23.1°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
20.7°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
11.3°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1454 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 35/100.

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