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Bukonyo, Tanzania

Mara · Tanzania

Bukonyo is a small town in Mara, Tanzania with a population of 4,051. Elevation: 3,760 ft (1,146 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

4,051 Population 172/sq mi density
3,760 ft Elevation 1,146 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
56.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population4,051
Density172/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain56.9 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation3,760 ft (1,146 m)
Population4,051
Population Density172 / sq mi
Elevation3,760 ft (1,146 m)
Coordinates-1.9500°, 32.9333°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMara
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation56.9 inches (1,446 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bukonyo

Bukonyo is a small town in Tanzania (Mara) with a population of 4,051. The city sits at an elevation of 3,760 feet (1,146 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Bukonyo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,760 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Tanzania avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,760 ft (1,146 m)
Area23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates-1.9500°N, 32.9333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 9.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 4, 2022.

May 18, 2002 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania M5.5 139 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 122 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 128 km
Dec 19, 2013 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania M4.3 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in
March 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 9.2 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in

Bukonyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Bukonyo

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kalendelo Primary School
Murutilima Primary School
Mibungo Primary School
Mibungo Secondary School
Gallu Primary School
Bugorola Primary School
Bukonyo Primary School
Busagami Primary School
Gallu Primary School
Isisi Primary School
Nsenga Primary School
Kitanga Primary School
Masonga Primary School
Mibungo Primary School
Mulubumba Primary School
Murutirima Primary School
Mwenge Primary School
Nakamwa Primary School
Namakwekwe Primary School
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Farmers Markets in Bukonyo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market
Market
Market

Clinics in Bukonyo

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bugorola Dispensary
Bukonyo Dispensary
Bwisya Health Centre
Gallu Dispensary
Kamasi Dispensary
Murutilima Dispensary

Airports Near Bukonyo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mwanza International AirportMWZLarge Airport
Alliance AirstripSmall Airport
Nansio AirportSmall Airport

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 Bukonyo

What is the population of Bukonyo?

Bukonyo has a population of 4,051 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 172 people per square mile, spread across 23.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bukonyo?

Bukonyo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.9 inches.

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