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Dareda, Tanzania

Manyara · Tanzania

Dareda is a small city in Manyara, Tanzania with a population of 19,876. Elevation: 5,308 ft (1,618 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

19,876 Population 6/sq mi density
5,308 ft Elevation 1,618 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
32.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Dareda

Dareda is an administrative ward and a town in the Babati Rural District of the Manyara Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 18,013.

People

Population19,876
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation5,308 ft (1,618 m)
Population19,876
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation5,308 ft (1,618 m)
Coordinates-4.2167°, 35.5500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceManyara
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.9 inches (835 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dareda

Dareda is a small city in Tanzania (Manyara) with a population of 19,876. The city sits at an elevation of 5,308 feet (1,618 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Dareda

Dareda has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F). The hottest month is Nov (21.5°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1008 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.8° / 28.1° 133.2
Feb 20.3°C / 69°F 13.9° / 28° 122.9
Mar 20.7°C / 69°F 14.1° / 29° 107.3
Apr 20°C / 68°F 14° / 27.8° 121.3
May 19°C / 66°F 12.5° / 26.8° 46.8
Jun 18°C / 64°F 10.5° / 26.3° 12.9
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 8.8° / 27° 16.6
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 10.4° / 28.8° 48.7
Sep 20.3°C / 68°F 12.2° / 30.2° 10.9
Oct 21.4°C / 71°F 13.1° / 31.4° 33.3
Nov 21.5°C / 71°F 14.6° / 30.8° 201.7
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 14.8° / 28.5° 153.1
Dareda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,308 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above Tanzania avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,308 ft (1,618 m)
Area3,236.0 sq mi (8,381.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-4.2167°N, 35.5500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 8, 2025.

May 15, 1990 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.5 133 km
Mar 6, 2008 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.4 143 km
May 15, 1990 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania M5.4 112 km
Apr 11, 1993 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania M5.3 42 km
Dec 20, 1996 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.2 123 km
Feb 22, 1991 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania M5.2 40 km
Jul 23, 1993 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.1 98 km
Feb 3, 2009 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 85 km
Apr 8, 2010 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 40 km
Apr 5, 1990 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.1 148 km
Aug 8, 2025 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania M5.0 100 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 84 km
Jul 23, 1993 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 142 km
Jul 9, 2025 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 59 km
Apr 26, 2010 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 141 km
Apr 15, 2011 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania M4.9 21 km
Jul 26, 1990 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.9 145 km
Jan 20, 2009 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.9 135 km
Apr 14, 2023 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania M4.9 142 km
Aug 20, 2019 7 km WSW of Naberera, Tanzania M4.8 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lengai, Ol Doinyo (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 167 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
February 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 6.0 in
April 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Warmest
December 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in

Dareda has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 60°F in July to 68°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Dareda

31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gidng'ata Primary School - - - -
DOHOM SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
ARRITSAAYO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Masakta Secondary School - - - -
AYALAGAYA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Arri Primary School - - - -
Arri Tsaayo Primary School - - - -
Bacho Primary School - - - -
Bermi Primary School - - - -
Dareda Kati Primary School - - - -
Dareda Mission Primary School - - - -
Dohom Primary School - - - -
Dudiye Primary School - - - -
Endasago Primary School - - - -
Gajal Primary School - - - -
Gesbert Primary School - - - -
Masakta Primary School - - - -
Haysam Primary School - - - -
Hewasi Primary School - - - -
Jangwani Primary School - - - -
Kiru Ndogo Primary School - - - -
Patric Winters Primary School - - - -
Patricia Elizabeth Primary School - - - -
Qameyu Primary School - - - -
Sangara Primary School - - - -
Seloto Primary School - - - -
Sharmo Primary School - - - -
Ufani Primary School - - - -
Singu Primary School - - - -
Bakchan Primary School - - - -
Lambo Primary School - - - -
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Clinics in Dareda

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bikira Maria Emakulata Health Centre
Duru
Masakta Dispensary
Merr Dispensary
Qameyu Dispensary

Stadiums & Teams in Dareda

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Airports Near Dareda

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Endanyawish Airport-Small Airport
Gorimba Airport-Small Airport
Haidom Airport-Small Airport
Handa Airport-Small Airport
Harbanget Airport-Small Airport
Kondoa Airport-Small Airport
Kuro Airport-Small Airport
Tarangire 2 Airport-Small Airport
Yaeda Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Area
31.3 km² (12.1 mi²)

🇹🇿 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 Dareda

What is the population of Dareda?

Dareda has a population of 19,876 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 3,236.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dareda?

Dareda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches.

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