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Kahama, Tanzania
Shinyanga · Tanzania
Kahama is a large city in Shinyanga, Tanzania with a population of 453,654. Elevation: 4,098 ft (1,249 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Kahama
Kahama is a town in north-western Tanzania. The town serves as the headquarters of Kahama Urban District.
People
Climate
| Population | 453,654 |
| Population Density | 1,428 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,098 ft (1,249 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.8333°, 32.6000° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Shinyanga |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.1 inches (841 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kahama
Kahama is a large city in Tanzania (Shinyanga) with a population of 453,654. The city sits at an elevation of 4,098 feet (1,249 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 33.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Kahama
Kahama has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.3°C), the coldest is Jun (20.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1349 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,098 ft (1,249 m) |
| Area | 317.8 sq mi (823.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,428/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.8333°N, 32.6000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Igwisi Hills (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Igwisi Hills | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,146 m (3,760 ft) | -10450 | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in |
Kahama has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Kahama
141+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OASIS SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| KISHIMBA SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| RWEPA'S SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| NYASUBI SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| NYIHOGO SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| NYASHIMBI SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| ANDERLEK RIDGES SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Agape lutheran primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Agape lutheran primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Kilima 'A'primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Kilima 'B' primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Korogwe primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Shunu primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Kwema primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Bukondamoyo primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Mwenda kulima nursery school | — | — | — | — |
| Mhongolo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Zongomera Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wigehe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ufala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ubilimbi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sunge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shunu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Seeke Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyasubi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyashimbi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyanhembe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyahanga B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyahanga A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwime Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwendakulima Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mlimani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mhungula B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mhungula Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbulu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbulu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mayila Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Malunga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Majengo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Korogwe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitwana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kinaga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kilima B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kilima A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kahama B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kahama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ilindi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Igung'hwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Igomelo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Iboja Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Guido Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chapulwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Busoka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Busalala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bukondamoyo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Budushi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bomani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Uwanja wa mpira | — | — | — | — |
| Kabuga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Danviva Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Agape Lutherani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Uwanja wa shule ya msingi mhongolo | — | — | — | — |
| Kwema Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwime Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| OASIS SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| KISHIMBA SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| RWEPA'S SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Mwendakulima Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| NYASUBI SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| NYIHOGO SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| NYASHIMBI SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| ANDERLEK RIDGES SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Queen Of Family Girls Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kwema Modern Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| SEEKE SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| OASIS SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| KISHIMBA SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| RWEPA'S SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| NYASUBI SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| NYIHOGO SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| NYASHIMBI SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| ANDERLEK RIDGES SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Agape lutheran primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Agape lutheran primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Kilima 'A'primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Kilima 'B' primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Korogwe primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Shunu primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Kwema primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Bukondamoyo primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Mwenda kulima nursery school | — | — | — | — |
| Mhongolo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Zongomera Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wigehe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shunu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Seeke Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyasubi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyashimbi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyahanga B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyahanga A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwime Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwendakulima Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mlimani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mhungula B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mhungula Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbulu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbulu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mayila Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Malunga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Majengo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Korogwe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitwana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kilima B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kilima A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kahama B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kahama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ilindi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Igung'hwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Igomelo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Iboja Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Busoka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Busalala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bukondamoyo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bomani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Uwanja wa mpira | — | — | — | — |
| Kabuga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Danviva Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Agape Lutherani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Uwanja wa shule ya msingi mhongolo | — | — | — | — |
| Kwema Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwime Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| OASIS SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| KISHIMBA SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| RWEPA'S SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Mwendakulima Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| NYASUBI SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| NYIHOGO SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| NYASHIMBI SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| ANDERLEK RIDGES SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Queen Of Family Girls Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| SEEKE SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Kahama
36 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kahama
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kahama
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kahama
12 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kahama
5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kahama
8 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kahama
15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kahama
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kahama
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kahama
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buckreef Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bulyanhulu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Golden Pride Mines Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kahama Airstrip | KBH | Small Airport |
| Mawemeru Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Kahama
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| IYENZE DISPENSARY KAHAMA | ||
| KILANGO ADP | ||
| Nyakato new clinic | ||
| Ziada Duka la Dawa Baridi |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kahama
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A.I.C GALILAYA KAHAMA PASTORATE | |
| Adventist church | |
| Adventist church | |
| Aic Majengo | |
| Aic Majengo | |
| Aic Majengo | |
| Aic Majengo | |
| Church | |
| Church | |
| EAGT Agano Jipya | |
| Kahama Anglican Church | |
| Kahama Anglican Church | |
| Kahama anglican church | |
| Kahama anglican church | |
| Kahama Lutheran Church | |
| Kahama lutheran church | |
| Kahama Lutheran Church | |
| KLCT | |
| Masjid Rahman | |
| Mwendakulima Kwa Askofu |
Explore Near Kahama
Quick Facts
Around Kahama
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇹🇿 About Tanzania
Frequently Asked Questions About Kahama
What is the population of Kahama?
Kahama has a population of 453,654 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 1,428 people per square mile, spread across 317.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kahama?
Kahama 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 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches.