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Bashanet, Tanzania

Manyara · Tanzania

Bashanet is a small city in Manyara, Tanzania with a population of 19,087. Elevation: 6,706 ft (2,044 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

19,087 Population 6/sq mi density
6,706 ft Elevation 2,044 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
31.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population19,087
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain31.8 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation6,706 ft (2,044 m)
Population19,087
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation6,706 ft (2,044 m)
Coordinates-4.2333°, 35.4167°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceManyara
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation31.8 inches (807 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bashanet

Bashanet is a small city in Tanzania (Manyara) with a population of 19,087. The city sits at an elevation of 6,706 feet (2,044 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Bashanet

Bashanet 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
Bashanet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,706 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above Tanzania avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,706 ft (2,044 m)
Area3,236.0 sq mi (8,381.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-4.2333°N, 35.4167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 8, 2023 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.5 144 km
May 15, 1990 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.5 139 km
May 15, 1990 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania M5.4 118 km
Mar 6, 2008 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.4 147 km
Apr 11, 1993 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania M5.3 50 km
Feb 22, 1991 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania M5.2 53 km
Dec 20, 1996 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.2 126 km
Jul 23, 1993 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.1 103 km
Sep 5, 2023 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.1 144 km
Feb 3, 2009 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 73 km
Apr 8, 2010 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 26 km
Jul 9, 2025 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 46 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 71 km
Apr 26, 2010 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 144 km
Aug 8, 2025 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania M5.0 92 km
Jul 23, 1993 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 143 km
Jan 20, 2009 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.9 136 km
Feb 16, 2023 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania M4.9 144 km
Apr 14, 2023 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania M4.9 133 km
Apr 15, 2011 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania M4.9 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lengai, Ol Doinyo (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 173 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
February 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in

Bashanet has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 57°F in July to 65°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Bashanet

29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gidng'war Primary School - - - -
DABIL SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Chubi Primary School - - - -
Bashnet Primary School - - - -
Dabil Primary School - - - -
Darwedick Primary School - - - -
Datar Primary School - - - -
Diffir Primary School - - - -
Donya Primary School - - - -
Endabok Primary School - - - -
Endallah Primary School - - - -
Endaw Primary School - - - -
Gawal Primary School - - - -
Getabuske Primary School - - - -
Gidewari Primary School - - - -
Wallahu Primary School - - - -
Guse Primary School - - - -
Kwankwari Primary School - - - -
Kwankwari Primary School - - - -
Lomuhong Primary School - - - -
Long Primary School - - - -
Madunga Primary School - - - -
Maganjwa Primary School - - - -
Mandagew Primary School - - - -
Mandi Primary School - - - -
Naamo Primary School - - - -
Nar Primary School - - - -
Saydoda Primary School - - - -
Ufana Primary School - - - -
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Clinics in Bashanet

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dabil
Ufana Health Centre

Airports Near Bashanet

10 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
Singida Airport-Small Airport
Tarangire 2 Airport-Small Airport
Yaeda Airport-Small Airport

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

🇹🇿 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 Bashanet

What is the population of Bashanet?

Bashanet has a population of 19,087 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 3,236.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bashanet?

Bashanet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches.

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