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Butiama, Tanzania
Mara · Tanzania
Butiama is a small city in Mara, Tanzania with a population of 16,376. Elevation: 4,921 ft (1,500 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Butiama
Butiama is a town and capital of Butiama District, located in Mara Region in northern Tanzania. The town of Butiama is the birthplace of Julius Nyerere, the founding father and the first president of Tanzania. Butiama is also the homeland of the Zanaki people, of which the founding father was a member. The Mwalimu Nyerere Museum Centre is located in the town and is the town's biggest attraction.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,376 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,921 ft (1,500 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.7667°, 33.9667° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Mara |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.4 inches (1,001 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Butiama
Butiama is a small city in Tanzania (Mara) with a population of 16,376. The city sits at an elevation of 4,921 feet (1,500 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Butiama
Butiama 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 856 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,921 ft (1,500 m) |
| Area | 857.3 sq mi (2,220.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.7667°N, 33.9667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in |
Butiama has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in Butiama
35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buturu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Manyawa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makore Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyasamiti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kobubwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisamwene Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinyariri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigori Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buzahya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muganza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butiama B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butiama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butasya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busegwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bumangi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukinga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busegwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiabakari RC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tarani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butuguri secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Kiabakari RC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbeza Primary & Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busegwe Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| Chief Ihunyo Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ryamugabo | - | - | - | - |
| Chief wanzagi secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Zanaki Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butiama secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Singu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwamkoma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyanza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamisisi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwikoko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwanzaburiga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muriaza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Butiama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Museum |
Libraries in Butiama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buhare CDTI Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Butiama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butiama Market | |||||
| Kiabakari Market | |||||
| Kigum Market | |||||
| Madaraka Market |
Hotels in Butiama
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Butiama
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Butiama
23 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Butiama
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Butiama
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Butiama
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Butiama
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buhemba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Ikoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirawira B Aerodrome | GTZ | Small Airport |
| Lamai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Migori Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mugumu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Musoma Airport | MUZ | Small Airport |
| North Mara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sasakwa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tarime Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Butiama
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Busegwe RC Church | |
| Butiama Anglican Church | |
| Butiama Masjid Mosque | |
| Butiama RC Church |
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What is the population of Butiama?
Butiama has a population of 16,376 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 857.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Butiama?
Butiama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.