Chimala at a glance
- Chimala has a population of about 25,000.
- It's part of the Mbeya region.
- It's about 620 km to Dar es Salaam, the country's largest city.
- The nearest bigger city is Katumba, about 61 km away.
- Towns nearby: Matamba (15 km), Igurusi (19 km) and Urunda (38 km).