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Kabanga, Tanzania

Kagera · Tanzania

Kabanga is a small city in Kagera, Tanzania with a population of 19,421. Elevation: 5,276 ft (1,608 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

19,421 Population 13/sq mi density
5,276 ft Elevation 1,608 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population19,421
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation5,276 ft (1,608 m)
Population19,421
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation5,276 ft (1,608 m)
Coordinates-2.6386°, 30.4678°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceKagera
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (947 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kabanga

Kabanga is a small city in Tanzania (Kagera) with a population of 19,421. The city sits at an elevation of 5,276 feet (1,608 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Kabanga

Kabanga 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 1152 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 123.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 120.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 144.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 198.5
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 92.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 67.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 106.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 144.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 107.9
Kabanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,276 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above Tanzania avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,276 ft (1,608 m)
Area1,522.2 sq mi (3,942.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-2.6386°N, 30.4678°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 4, 2025.

Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 104 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 119 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 135 km
May 16, 2004 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi M4.7 112 km
Feb 24, 2004 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi M4.7 131 km
Apr 3, 2011 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi M4.7 147 km
Jan 19, 2002 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.6 126 km
Jan 4, 2025 19 km W of Bubanza, Burundi M4.5 146 km
Sep 24, 2023 16 km NNW of Nzega, Rwanda M4.5 115 km
Jan 24, 2021 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.5 141 km
Feb 24, 2004 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi M4.5 129 km
May 21, 2015 12 km S of Gitega, Burundi M4.4 117 km
May 23, 2021 24 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.3 146 km
Apr 8, 2006 4 km ENE of Nzega, Rwanda M4.2 99 km
May 23, 2021 19 km NW of Gitarama, Rwanda M4.2 121 km
May 26, 2021 28 km ESE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.2 143 km
Mar 25, 2009 4 km WNW of Nzega, Rwanda M4.0 107 km
Sep 25, 2010 11 km NE of Mwaro, Burundi M3.8 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 165 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 169 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 171 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 184 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
April 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Warmest
October 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
November 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in

Kabanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in January to 70°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Kabanga

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Djuruligwa Primary School
Ntungamo Primary School
Muruvygira Secondary School
Nyabisindu Secondary School
Mukibungere Primary School
Muhweza Primary School
Kumwuzuza Primary School
Kukazuru Primary School
Prince English Medium Primary School
Kabanga Primary School
Mukarehe Primary School
Ibuga Primary School
Kumwuzuza Primary School
Murukukumbo Primary School
Nyabisindu Primary School
Muhweza Primary School
Ngundusi Primary School
Nzaza Primary School
Kigarama Primary School
Mukibungere Primary School
Mukagugo Primary School
Mukagugo Primary School
Mabawe Primary School
Ntungamo Primary School
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Radio Stations near Kabanga

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ishizwe FM MP3

Libraries in Kabanga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ngara District Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kabanga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Central MUYINGA

Clinics in Kabanga

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Djuruligwa
Kabanga Private
Mabawe
Muruvyagila

Airports Near Kabanga

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kigali International AirportKGLLarge Airport
Butare AirportBTQSmall Airport
Gako AirportSmall Airport
Kirundo AirportKRESmall Airport
Mwumba AirportSmall Airport
Nemba AirportSmall Airport
Ngara 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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kabanga

What is the population of Kabanga?

Kabanga has a population of 19,421 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 1,522.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kabanga?

Kabanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches.

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