27/03/2023
Mwanza is a city in northwestern Tanzania, along the shore of Lake Victoria. Mwanza is a port city, and also the second largest city in Tanzania (after Dar es Salaam).
While not necessarily a tourist hotspot, there is still a lot to see and discover in Mwanza, and we’re giving you a comprehensive introduction to this fascinating city.
About Mwanza
Before we get into the things to do in and around Mwanza, let’s check out some basic facts about the city:
Location and Population
Mwanza is located along the Southern shores of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa. For this reason, Mwanza is considered a port town, and fishing is a major part of their economy.
Based on the most recent census, Mwanza has a population of 1,120,000. It is the capital city of the Mwanza Region, which is one of Tanzania’s 31 regions. The city of Mwanza is comprised of two districts – Ilemela and Nyamagana.
Culture
Mwanza’s population is mostly made up of the Sukuma ethnic tribe, who are a Bantu ethnic group. The Sukuma make up over 90% of the population of Mwanza. Other ethnic groups make up the majority of the region’s remaining population.
Climate
Those planning a trip to Mwanza will be concerned with the weather and climate. Like most African destinations, Mwanza is relatively warm year-round. However, due in part to its high elevation (1,140 meters above sea level) it doesn’t receive quite the scorching heat of many other African destinations.
Temperatures year round are quite consistent, with an average high of 35C (95F), and an average low of 17C (63F). The average annual temperature is roughly 23C (74F).
Mwanza’s wet season is long, and stretches from the end of October to the Beginning of May. The rainiest months are typically from March to April and November to December. From June to September is dry season and Mwanza receives significantly less rain.
Mwanza is not quite a tourist hot spot, so bookings will not be especially competitive in neither the wet or dry season.
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