Mtwara
A port city on the Indian Ocean in southern Tanzania, Mtwara sits close to the Mozambique border and within reach of the coast. It is administratively linked with the historic town of Mikindani, giving visitors two settlements to explore within the same municipal area. The regional capital of the Mtwara region, it draws independent travellers as a gateway to this quieter stretch of Tanzania's southern coastline.
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- Population140,793
- Nearest water from center 1.9 km1.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km6.9 mi
Nearest airports
Mtwara: quick answers
Where is Mtwara?
Mtwara is in Tanzania.
How do you get to Mtwara?
The nearest airport is Mtwara (MYW), about 28 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Mtwara?
The warmest month is January, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 24°C76°F. The wettest month is March, with about 198 mm7.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Mtwara?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 restaurants and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.