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Hedaru, Tanzania

Kilimanjaro · Tanzania

Hedaru is a small city in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania with a population of 21,000. Elevation: 2,100 ft (640 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,000 Population 9/sq mi density
2,100 ft Elevation 640 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population21,000
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation2,100 ft (640 m)
Population21,000
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,100 ft (640 m)
Coordinates-4.5000°, 37.9000°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceKilimanjaro
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation24.4 inches (620 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hedaru

Hedaru is a small city in Tanzania (Kilimanjaro) with a population of 21,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,100 feet (640 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Hedaru

Hedaru has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F). The hottest month is Mar (24.7°C), the coldest is Jul (19.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1304 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 18.3° / 32.7° 56.5
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 18.4° / 34.3° 78.8
Mar 24.7°C / 77°F 18.8° / 34° 71.5
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 17.3° / 31.7° 163.4
May 21.2°C / 70°F 14.9° / 29° 198.3
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 12.8° / 27.3° 95.0
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 12.1° / 27° 58.9
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 13.1° / 29.1° 48.6
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 14.8° / 30.6° 115.1
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 15.8° / 32.7° 85.8
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 17.2° / 32° 179.0
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 18.2° / 30.7° 153.7
Hedaru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,100 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above Tanzania avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,100 ft (640 m)
Area2,415.5 sq mi (6,256.1 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-4.5000°N, 37.9000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 2, 2022.

Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 99 km
Mar 13, 2020 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania M4.9 87 km
Aug 20, 2019 7 km WSW of Naberera, Tanzania M4.8 118 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 91 km
Jan 1, 1991 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya M4.2 148 km
Feb 7, 2019 7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania M3.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Meru (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
February 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Warmest
March 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
April 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Wettest
May 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in

Hedaru has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.0") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Hedaru

32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ntambwe Primary School - - - -
Kirangare Secondary School - - - -
Gunge Primary School - - - -
Gunge Primary School - - - -
Makasa Primary School - - - -
Mturo Primary School - - - -
Mwenge Primary School - - - -
Ngarito Primary School - - - -
Makereni Primary School - - - -
Kijomu Primary School - - - -
Kinaru Primary School - - - -
Saweni Primary School - - - -
Njagu Primary School - - - -
Mabilioni Primary School - - - -
Hedaru Primary School - - - -
Vunta Primary School - - - -
Gavao Primary School - - - -
Idaru Primary School - - - -
Mpatwa Primary School - - - -
Gundu Primary School - - - -
mwala Primary School - - - -
Msasa Primary School - - - -
Kidunda Primary School - - - -
Kirangare Primary School - - - -
Lungwana Primary School - - - -
Kampera Primary School - - - -
Kwamshitu Primary School - - - -
Umoja Primary School - - - -
Mbuyuni Primary School - - - -
Rindini Primary School - - - -
Kwaserika Primary School - - - -
papa Primary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Hedaru

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Animal market
Makanya soko (market)

Hotels in Hedaru

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hedaru Palace Hotel
Maharage Palace

Clinics in Hedaru

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gavao Dispensary
Hedaru Health Centre
Ntambwe Dispensary
Ntambwe Dispensary
Vunta Health Centre

Train Stations in Hedaru

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hedaru

Bus Stations in Hedaru

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TZ #2498099945

Gas Stations in Hedaru

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hederu Filing Station
TZ #5290445021
TZ #7130985669
TZ #7130985671

Banks in Hedaru

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hedaru NMB

Airports Near Hedaru

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kasigau Gate Airport-Small Airport
Mkomazi-Kisima Airport-Small Airport
Mombo Airport-Small Airport
Same Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hedaru

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hedaru sabath church

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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hedaru

What is the population of Hedaru?

Hedaru has a population of 21,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 2,415.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hedaru?

Hedaru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.

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