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Bububu, Tanzania
Zanzibar Urban/West · Tanzania
Bububu is a small city in Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania with a population of 5,646. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bububu
Bububu is a town on the Tanzanian island of Unguja, the main island of Zanzibar. It is located on the central west coast, 10 kilometres north of the Zanzibari capital of Stone Town.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,646 |
| Population Density | 3,226 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.1000°, 39.2167° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Zanzibar Urban/West |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.6 inches (1,665 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bububu
Bububu is a small city in Tanzania (Zanzibar Urban/West) with a population of 5,646. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.1000°N, 39.2167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 16.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in |
Bububu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in August to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 65.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (16.1") and September the driest (2.0").
Schools in Bububu
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidichi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sharifumsa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwachwalale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mtoni Kidatu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mtoni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mfenesini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbuzini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Langoni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kizimbani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kihinani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Skuli ya MaandaliziFujoni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibweni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dole Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chuini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bububu B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bububu A Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Skuli ya MaandaliziMwenge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Skuli ya MaandaliziBubwisudi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Suza Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bububu "B" Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ali Hassan Mwinyi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| MWENGE MAANDALIZI NA MSINGI | - | - | - | - |
| Dole Maandalizi Msingi | - | - | - | - |
| SKULI YA SECONDARY MFENESINI | - | - | - | - |
| Mikindani Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| MWACHE ALALE PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Bububu "A" Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwenge Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bububu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitope Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Brilliant Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Skuli ya Maandalizi Mfenesini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Zingwezingwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vugamkadini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Matetema Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiombamvua Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Skuli ya MaandaliziKitope Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Bububu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Cave and Slave Chambers | ||||
| House of Wonders | ||||
| Kibweni Palace Museum | ||||
| Livingstone House | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Old Fort | ||||
| Old Slave Market | ||||
| Peace Memorial Museum | ||||
| Princess Salme Museum | ||||
| Sultan's Palace | ||||
| The Peace Memorial Museum | ||||
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Libraries in Bububu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| library | 0.0 | |||||
| Libray babylone | 0.0 | |||||
| Libray babylone | 0.0 | |||||
| Mktaba Kuu Zanzibar | 0.0 | |||||
| Mktaba Kuu Zanzibar | 0.0 | |||||
| Moh'd Libray | 0.0 | |||||
| Moh'd Libray | 0.0 | |||||
| Sunrise Video Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sunrise Video Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SUZA Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SUZA Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SUZA Main Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bububu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Kwa Abass Husein | |||||
| Kwa Abass Husein | |||||
| Kwrerekwe Market | |||||
| local market | |||||
| local market | |||||
| market | |||||
| market | |||||
| pinda mgongo | |||||
| pinda mgongo | |||||
| Saateni Market | |||||
| Saateni Market |
Hotels in Bububu
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bububu
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Bububu
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bububu
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bububu
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bububu
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bububu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bububu
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | ZNZ | Large Airport |
| Kwajoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mashado Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Matipwili Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mkwaja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Saadani Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sanzale Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bububu
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Masjid Imaan | |
| Masjid Iman |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bububu
What is the population of Bububu?
Bububu has a population of 5,646 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 3,226 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bububu?
Bububu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.6 inches.