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Bugarama, Tanzania
Kagera · Tanzania
Bugarama is a mid-size city in Kagera, Tanzania with a population of 32,494. Elevation: 4,898 ft (1,493 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bugarama
Bugarama is a town in western Rwanda.
People
Climate
| Population | 32,494 |
| Population Density | 21 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,898 ft (1,493 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.8706°, 30.5281° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Kagera |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.1 inches (968 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bugarama
Bugarama is a mid-size city in Tanzania (Kagera) with a population of 32,494. The city sits at an elevation of 4,898 feet (1,493 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Bugarama
Bugarama has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1152 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,898 ft (1,493 m) |
| Area | 1,522.2 sq mi (3,942.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.8706°N, 30.5281°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 193 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in |
Bugarama has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in November to 69°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Bugarama
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ngeze Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwinyana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyarukubala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukiriro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mukivumu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mumiramira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakafandi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugarama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyarulama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kihinga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyabihanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibogora Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bugarama
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishizwe FM | - | MP3 |
Farmers Markets in Bugarama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Central MUYINGA |
Clinics in Bugarama
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bugarama
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gitega Airport | GID | Medium Airport |
| Gako Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kibondo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirundo Airport | KRE | Small Airport |
| Mwumba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nemba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ruyigi Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Bugarama?
Bugarama has a population of 32,494 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 1,522.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bugarama?
Bugarama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.1 inches.