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Bukene, Tanzania
Tabora · Tanzania
Bukene is a small city in Tabora, Tanzania with a population of 7,444. Elevation: 3,937 ft (1,200 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bukene
ブケネ（Bukene）は、タンザニア・タボーラ州に属する町。
People
Climate
| Population | 7,444 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,937 ft (1,200 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.2333°, 32.8833° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Tabora |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.0 inches (813 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bukene
Bukene is a small city in Tanzania (Tabora) with a population of 7,444. The city sits at an elevation of 3,937 feet (1,200 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,937 ft (1,200 m) |
| Area | 2,747.0 sq mi (7,114.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.2333°N, 32.8833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Igwisi Hills (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Igwisi Hills | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,146 m (3,760 ft) | -10450 | 128 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Bukene has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Bukene
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itanana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| MOGWA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| IKINDWA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Sfsbukene Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukene Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kili Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukene Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikindwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilole Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ishinde Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Usongwanhala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kayombo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kidete Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kilino Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwanzale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mogwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwenge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ugembe I Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Usalala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Clinics in Bukene
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bukene
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bukene
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Pride Mines Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kahama Airstrip | KBH | Small Airport |
| Mwadui Airport | MWN | Small Airport |
| Nkinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shinyanga Airport | SHY | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bukene
What is the population of Bukene?
Bukene has a population of 7,444 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,747.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bukene?
Bukene has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches.