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Babati, Tanzania

Manyara · Tanzania

Babati is a mid-size city in Manyara, Tanzania with a population of 67,445. Elevation: 4,432 ft (1,351 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

67,445 Population 321/sq mi density
4,432 ft Elevation 1,351 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
30.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Babati

Babati

Babati is a town in Babati Urban District of Manyara Region of Tanzania. It is the administrative capital of Babati Urban District and Babati Rural District and also the administrative capital of Manyara Region.

People

Population67,445
Density321/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain30.4 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation4,432 ft (1,351 m)
Population67,445
Population Density321 / sq mi
Elevation4,432 ft (1,351 m)
Coordinates-4.2167°, 35.7500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceManyara
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation30.4 inches (772 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Babati

Babati is a mid-size city in Tanzania (Manyara) with a population of 67,445. The city sits at an elevation of 4,432 feet (1,351 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Babati

Babati has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F). The hottest month is Nov (21.5°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1008 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.8° / 28.1° 133.2
Feb 20.3°C / 69°F 13.9° / 28° 122.9
Mar 20.7°C / 69°F 14.1° / 29° 107.3
Apr 20°C / 68°F 14° / 27.8° 121.3
May 19°C / 66°F 12.5° / 26.8° 46.8
Jun 18°C / 64°F 10.5° / 26.3° 12.9
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 8.8° / 27° 16.6
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 10.4° / 28.8° 48.7
Sep 20.3°C / 68°F 12.2° / 30.2° 10.9
Oct 21.4°C / 71°F 13.1° / 31.4° 33.3
Nov 21.5°C / 71°F 14.6° / 30.8° 201.7
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 14.8° / 28.5° 153.1
Babati enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,432 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Tanzania avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,432 ft (1,351 m)
Area209.8 sq mi (543.4 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates-4.2167°N, 35.7500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 8, 2025.

May 15, 1990 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.5 128 km
Nov 4, 2002 58 km N of Msanga, Tanzania M5.5 149 km
Mar 6, 2008 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.4 136 km
May 15, 1990 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania M5.4 110 km
Apr 11, 1993 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania M5.3 43 km
Dec 20, 1996 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.2 119 km
Feb 22, 1991 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania M5.2 28 km
Jul 23, 1993 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.1 91 km
Jun 14, 2003 59 km WSW of Kibaya, Tanzania M5.1 148 km
Apr 5, 1990 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.1 144 km
Feb 3, 2009 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 106 km
Apr 8, 2010 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 62 km
Jul 13, 2016 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania M5.1 146 km
Jul 23, 1993 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 139 km
Jul 9, 2025 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 78 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 105 km
Aug 8, 2025 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania M5.0 113 km
Apr 26, 2010 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 137 km
Apr 15, 2011 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania M4.9 4 km
Jul 26, 1990 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 155 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
February 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
March 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Warmest
December 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in

Babati has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Babati

Institution Type Founded Website
Vocational education training authority college (VETA) College - ,

Schools in Babati

53+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pongay Primary School - - - -
Malangi Primary School - - - -
Maisaka Primary School - - - -
Kwaang'w Primary School - - - -
Komoto Primary School - - - -
Imbilili Primary School - - - -
Himiti Primary School - - - -
Harambee Primary School - - - -
Hangoni Primary School - - - -
Gendi Primary School - - - -
Darajani Primary School - - - -
Daghailoy Primary School - - - -
Bambay Primary School - - - -
Babati Primary School - - - -
Managha Primary School - - - -
Endaberg Primary School - - - -
Rift Valley Primary School - - - -
Waang'Waray Primary School - - - -
Debora Primary School - - - -
Harambee Primary School - - - -
Sendo Primary School - - - -
Gendi Primary School - - - -
MUTUKA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
SINGE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
BABATI DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KWARAA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
NANGARA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
fedrick tluway sumaye seconadary school is the school named accprding to the name of the former prime minister of Tanzania - - - -
SINGE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
BABATI DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Sawe primary school - - - -
Pass Kidua education centre - - - -
Eloni secondary school - - - -
Farmer school center - - - -
Komoto Secondary School - - - -
Komoto secondary school - - - -
Bagara secondary school - - - -
Lake Babati Secondary school - - - -
Bagara Secondary school - - - -
Komoto secondary school - - - -
MUTUKA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Ziwani Primary School - - - -
Wang'bay Primary School - - - -
Waang'waray Primary School - - - -
Sinai Primary School - - - -
Sigino Primary School - - - -
Sendo Primary School - - - -
Sawe Primary School - - - -
Qares Primary School - - - -
Oysterbay Primary School - - - -
Nangara Primary School - - - -
Nakwa Primary School - - - -
Mutuka Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Babati

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Babati

15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Emma hotel and shop
Free town Hotel& Bar
Joseph hotel
Kai Lodge
Monjes Guest House
New dream Hotel
New dream hotel
Nyota changa hotel
Royal beach hotel
Sarafina lounge
Silver Park Hotel
Trinidad B Hotel
Victory Hotel
Whiterose Hotel
Winners Hotel

Restaurants in Babati

14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ango restaurant
Free town cafe
Haza
Kai Restaurant
Local restaurant
Local restaurant
Mama Africa
Mama Ango restaurant
Motel Paa Paa
Mwendokasi Restaurant
Nyama Choma
Tanga Fish Restaurant
Tarangire Restaurant
Uzunguni City Park

Cafes in Babati

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

B - Shop, Coffee, Fresh & Sour Milk and Chips
Mama Cafe
Neema cafe
Police mess
Twins Cafe

Clinics in Babati

10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amen Laboratory
Babati mission roman Catholic dispensary
Endabeg
Mamire Health Centre
Msenga diagnostic laboratory
Mwananchi health centre
Oasis Dental Clinic
Sabilo Dispensary
Tumaini dispensary
Zaki clinic

Veterinaries in Babati

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinary shop

Bus Stations in Babati

5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asante Rabi Express
Babati Bus Station
Mtei Bus Station
New Babati Bus Station
Pole Pole Bus Station

Gas Stations in Babati

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kastuli petrol station
Kessy filling Station
Lead oil station
Makungu Filling Station
Mihan gas
Mount Meru petroleum LTD
Mount Meru petroleum station
Njake petrol station
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Banks in Babati

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bayport
CRDB bank Babati
Exim Bank (T) Ltd.
Lake teachers Sacco's
National Micro finance Bank NMB
NBC Bank
Singe farmers saving and credit cooperative society limited

Stadiums & Teams in Babati

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Airports Near Babati

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Endanyawish Airport-Small Airport
Gorimba Airport-Small Airport
Haidom Airport-Small Airport
Handa Airport-Small Airport
Harbanget Airport-Small Airport
Kondoa Airport-Small Airport
Kuro Airport-Small Airport
Tarangire 2 Airport-Small Airport
Yaeda Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Babati

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Babati Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Babati

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christian managhat church
Church
Daghailoy Lutheran Church
Elimu Pentecostal Church
FPCT church
Free Pentecostal Church of Tanzania
Imbilili Adventist Church
Imbilili Evangelist Church
K,k,k,t Church
K.K.K.T Mrara Church
KANISA LA ELIM PENTEKOSITE
Lutheran church
Mosque Negamsi
Mrara Masque
Pentecostal African mission church
Place of worship
Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic church
Roman Catholic church mission
Seventh day Adventist chuch
TAG church (Victory Christian Centre)
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Around Babati

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 34
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 14
Cafes 7
Bars 28
Supermarkets 6
Banks 7
Hotels 14
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 17

Things to See Near Babati

2 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Mt Kwaraha
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Singida road

🇹🇿 About Tanzania

Capital Dodoma
Population 56,318,348
Area 945,087 km²
GDP (USD) $79,030,935,627
GDP per capita $1,224
HDI 0.532
Life expectancy 67.0 years
Internet users 29.1%
Urban population 35.5%
Currency TZS (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +255
TLD .tz
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Babati

What is the population of Babati?

Babati has a population of 67,445 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 321 people per square mile, spread across 209.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Babati?

Babati enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches.

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