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Bukoba, Tanzania
Kagera · Tanzania
Bukoba is a large city in Kagera, Tanzania with a population of 144,938. Elevation: 3,770 ft (1,149 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bukoba
Bukoba is a town with a population of 144,938, situated in the northwest of Tanzania on the south-western shores of Lake Victoria. It is the capital of the Kagera region, and the administrative seat for Bukoba Urban District.
People
Climate
| Population | 144,938 |
| Population Density | 455 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,770 ft (1,149 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.3317°, 31.8122° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Kagera |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.5 inches (1,766 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bukoba
Bukoba is a large city in Tanzania (Kagera) with a population of 144,938. The city sits at an elevation of 3,770 feet (1,149 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Bukoba
Bukoba 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 2100 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,770 ft (1,149 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 455/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.3317°N, 31.8122°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 8.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 10.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 6.5 in |
Bukoba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 69.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.5") and July the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in Bukoba
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Rugambwa memorial college | College | - | , |
| GERA VTC | College | - | , |
| St. Augustine University - Bukoba Centre | College | - | , |
| St. Francis Nkindo Teachers College | College | - | , |
Schools in Bukoba
93+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashangati Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karwoshe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukoba Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kahororo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hamugembe Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kashura Women Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Ntungamo Seminary And Bishop's Seat | - | - | - | - |
| Lake View School | - | - | - | - |
| Gera Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kashaka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kashambya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katoma B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kilaini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katebenga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katoma 'A' Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwakagongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karwoshe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ibosa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mgeza mseto Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyakailabwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nshambya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buyekera Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakato Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibeta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katoma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kashai Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Mafumbo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyanshenye Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kashai Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabugaro secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Hekima Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyakailabwa Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mugeza Viziwi Shule | - | - | - | - |
| Mugeza Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Zamzam Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| BileleSecondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaizirege Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| BUKOBA LUTHERAN SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| PEACE SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Katoma secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Kibeta Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gera secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| BUHEMBE SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Ijuganyundo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwakagongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Henry English Medium | - | - | - | - |
| Kiteyangwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwamishenye Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibeta Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rumuli Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nshambya Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bakoba Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhembe Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyanga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rutunga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mugeza Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mugeza Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kashabo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Amani English Medium | - | - | - | - |
| Ibaizuru primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Bhakita secretarial Collage | - | - | - | - |
| Nshambya secondary junction | - | - | - | - |
| Tweyambe Sekondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maiga primary school | - | - | - | - |
| ST. GERAIDINA ENGLISH MEDIUM PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Nshambya sekondsri | - | - | - | - |
| Rutunga secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Zoom polytechnic institute | - | - | - | - |
| Rwemishasha B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bungambakamoi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwemishasha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ibura Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibeta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ihungo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakato Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tumaini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiilima Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kashozi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bunena Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kashai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhembe secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Kahororo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwamishenye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mafumbo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamkazi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bilele Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rumuli Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitendaguro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mugeza viziwi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katoma 'B' Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kashenge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bukoba
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Mbiu | news, sport | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Bukoba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ngaragara historical Site |
Libraries in Bukoba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coro's Music Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bukoba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasharu | |||||
| Katoma market | |||||
| Kituo cha mazao mbale | |||||
| Maduka matano | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Nyakibimbili |
Hotels in Bukoba
17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bukoba
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bukoba
15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bukoba
23 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bukoba
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bukoba
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bukoba
15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bukoba
13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bukoba
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bukoba Airport | BKZ | Small Airport |
| Ihanda Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kagera Sugar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mutukula Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bukoba
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bukoba
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anglican Church | |
| Assembles of God church | |
| Bukoba catholic church | |
| Bunena Church | |
| Deep life church | |
| ELCT cathedral | |
| ELCT Lutheran Church | |
| Evangelist Asseblies Of God | |
| Kagondo | |
| Kashura Church | |
| Katoma church | |
| Katoma church | |
| Mater Misericordiae Cathedral | |
| Matopeni Mosque | |
| mosque | |
| NSHSMBYA MOSQUE | |
| Nyamkazi Healing Valley | |
| Nyanshenye Secondary School | |
| Orthodox Church | |
| Uswahilini Mosque |
Quick Facts
Around Bukoba
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bukoba
5 places within 15 km
- • Maruku Ntoma Beach
- • Kyamunene historic cave
- • Bukoba Palace Hotel Ruins
- • CCM Ruin
- • German Cemetery
🇹🇿 About Tanzania
Frequently Asked Questions About Bukoba
What is the population of Bukoba?
Bukoba has a population of 144,938 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 455 people per square mile, spread across 318.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bukoba?
Bukoba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.5 inches.