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Bunda, Tanzania

Mara · Tanzania

Bunda is a large city in Mara, Tanzania with a population of 182,970. Elevation: 4,052 ft (1,235 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

182,970 Population 575/sq mi density
4,052 ft Elevation 1,235 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
34.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Bunda

Bunda

Bunda Town is a city and capital of Bunda District. It is located in Mara Region in the United Republic of Tanzania.

People

Population182,970
Density575/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain34.6 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation4,052 ft (1,235 m)
Population182,970
Population Density575 / sq mi
Elevation4,052 ft (1,235 m)
Coordinates-2.0215°, 33.8711°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMara
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation34.6 inches (879 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bunda

Bunda is a large city in Tanzania (Mara) with a population of 182,970. The city sits at an elevation of 4,052 feet (1,235 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 34.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Bunda

Bunda has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.3°C), the coldest is Dec (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1174 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 18° / 30.2° 143.9
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 18.3° / 31.7° 165.5
Mar 24.1°C / 75°F 18.1° / 32.1° 124.4
Apr 23.6°C / 75°F 17.9° / 31.4° 142.4
May 23.3°C / 74°F 16.9° / 30.4° 70.0
Jun 23.3°C / 74°F 15.8° / 30.7° 16.0
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 15.8° / 31.5° 10.2
Aug 25°C / 77°F 17.1° / 32.7° 26.5
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 17.8° / 33.3° 57.7
Oct 25.3°C / 78°F 18.4° / 33.8° 72.4
Nov 23.8°C / 75°F 18.4° / 32.3° 174.2
Dec 23.1°C / 74°F 18.2° / 29.9° 170.5
Bunda 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 273 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,052 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Tanzania avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,052 ft (1,235 m)
Area318.3 sq mi (824.3 km²)
Population Density575/sq mi
Coordinates-2.0215°N, 33.8711°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 M5.5 100 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 118 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 66 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 38 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
March 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
October 74°F (24°C) 2.2 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in

Bunda has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Bunda

57+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bitaraguru B Primary School - - - -
Kilimahewa Primary School - - - -
Kamkenga Primary School - - - -
Kabasa 'B' Primary School - - - -
Kabasa 'A' Primary School - - - -
Kabarimu B Primary School - - - -
Kabarimu 'A' Primary School - - - -
Chiringe 'B' Primary School - - - -
Chiringe 'A' Primary School - - - -
Butakale Primary School - - - -
Bushigwamala Primary School - - - -
Bunda Mazoezi Primary School - - - -
Bunda A Primary School - - - -
Bunda 'B' Primary School - - - -
Bukore Primary School - - - -
Kilimani Primary School - - - -
Bitaraguru 'A' Primary School - - - -
Bigutu Primary School - - - -
Balili B Primary School - - - -
Balili A Primary School - - - -
MKWEZI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
DR. NCHIMBI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Kunzugu Secondary School - - - -
Nyiendo secondary school - - - -
ELLY'S SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
RUBANA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Nyerere Primary School - - - -
Olympus Secondary School - - - -
Olympus Primary School - - - -
Mugaja Primary School - - - -
Ushashi Primary School - - - -
Tamau Primary School - - - -
Tairo Primary School - - - -
Sengerema Primary School - - - -
Sazira Primary School - - - -
Rubana Primary School - - - -
Ruabu Primary School - - - -
Nyihanga Primary School - - - -
Nyerere Primary School - - - -
Nyasura Primary School - - - -
Nyasana Primary School - - - -
Nyamilama Primary School - - - -
Nyambitilwa Primary School - - - -
Witagara Primary School - - - -
Migungani Primary School - - - -
Miembeni 'B' Primary School - - - -
Miembeni 'A' Primary School - - - -
Mcharo Primary School - - - -
Mbugani Primary School - - - -
Makalekale Primary School - - - -
Majengo Primary School - - - -
Ligamba Primary School - - - -
Kunzugu Primary School - - - -
Kung'ombe 'B' Primary School - - - -
Kung'ombe 'A' Primary School - - - -
Kitaramaka Primary School - - - -
kisangwa Primary School - - - -
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Hotels in Bunda

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

G&S hotel and conference hall
Landmasters Hotel

Restaurants in Bunda

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A & B Restaurant
Dearlima Cafe
Tembea Mara

Cafes in Bunda

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balls rock resort

Clinics in Bunda

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BOMA Dispensary
BUNDA Health Centre
KABASA Dispensary
KANGETUTYA Dispensary
KUNZUGU Dispensary
Mcharo Dispensary
Nyamatoke Dispensary
Sazira Dispensary

Bus Stations in Bunda

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bunda Bus Station

Gas Stations in Bunda

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TZ #4553733111

Banks in Bunda

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

nmb bank
NMB Bank Bunda

Airports Near Bunda

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alliance Airstrip-Small Airport
Buhemba Airport-Small Airport
Kirawira B AerodromeGTZSmall Airport
Mamarehe Airport-Small Airport
Musoma AirportMUZSmall Airport
North Mara Airport-Small Airport
Sasakwa Airport-Small Airport
Tarime Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bunda

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Parokia Mtakatifu Paulo Bunda Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Around Bunda

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 65
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 2
Cafes 1
Bars 1
Banks 2
Hotels 2
Parks 4
Places of Worship 1

🇹🇿 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 Bunda

What is the population of Bunda?

Bunda has a population of 182,970 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 575 people per square mile, spread across 318.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bunda?

Bunda 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 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches.

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