Tukuyu
Tanzania · Mbeya RegionTZ
Town in Rugwe District, Mbeya Region, Tanzania
Tukuyu, formerly known as Neu Langenburg during the German's colonial rule, is a hillside town that lies about 36 miles (58 km) south of the city of Mbeya, at an elevation of around 5,000 ft (1,500 m) in the highland Rungwe District of southern Tanzania, East Africa. Tukuyu has a moderate to cool temperature ranging from 10 °C in May and June to mid 20 °C in around November. The town and the surrounding areas are green all year round due to the almost year-round convectional rains resulting from Lake Nyasa. Tukuyu is divided into several wards include; Kawetere, Msasani, Bulyaga and Bagamoyo.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 50,000
- Coordinates
- -9.250, 33.650
- Timezone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Overview of Tukuyu
Tukuyu — a compact city in Mbeya Region, Tanzania — is worth a place on your map. Around 50,000 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Tukuyu is strongest on nature. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Tukuyu
Nature in Tukuyu
(1)Tukuyu's nature entries include Volcanoes. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Tukuyu. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Getting there & around
Tukuyu pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Africa/Dar_es_Salaam on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Tukuyu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tukuyu known for?
- Travellers associate Tukuyu with nature. It sits in Mbeya Region, Tanzania and counts about 50,000 residents.
- What can you do in Tukuyu?
- Tukuyu is tagged with Volcanoes, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Tukuyu located?
- Tukuyu belongs to Mbeya Region, Tanzania, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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