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Kakonko, Tanzania

Kigoma · Tanzania

Kakonko is a small city in Kigoma, Tanzania with a population of 24,688. Elevation: 4,085 ft (1,245 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

24,688 Population 15/sq mi density
4,085 ft Elevation 1,245 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Kakonko

Kakonko ist ein Verwaltungsbezirk des Distrikts Kakonko in der tansanischen Region Kigoma.

People

Population24,688
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation4,085 ft (1,245 m)
Population24,688
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation4,085 ft (1,245 m)
Coordinates-3.2828°, 30.9642°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceKigoma
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (990 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kakonko

Kakonko is a small city in Tanzania (Kigoma) with a population of 24,688. The city sits at an elevation of 4,085 feet (1,245 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Kakonko

Kakonko has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Sep (24.9°C), the coldest is Jun (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 1367 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.7°C / 71°F 15.7° / 29.9° 200.4
Feb 22.1°C / 72°F 15.9° / 30.3° 162.6
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 16.2° / 29.7° 170.2
Apr 21.6°C / 71°F 16.1° / 28.2° 157.3
May 21.6°C / 71°F 14.4° / 28.7° 44.3
Jun 21°C / 70°F 12.5° / 29.3° 5.2
Jul 21.1°C / 70°F 11.8° / 30.3° 4.1
Aug 23.1°C / 74°F 13.1° / 32.5° 22.6
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 15.7° / 34.2° 33.2
Oct 24.3°C / 76°F 15.9° / 34.3° 90.7
Nov 22.4°C / 72°F 16.1° / 32.3° 257.9
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 15.6° / 28.8° 218.6
Kakonko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,085 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Tanzania avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,085 ft (1,245 m)
Area1,647.8 sq mi (4,267.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-3.2828°N, 30.9642°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 31, 2021.

Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 140 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi M4.8 142 km
Aug 31, 2021 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.8 150 km
May 21, 2015 12 km S of Gitega, Burundi M4.4 119 km
Jun 18, 2017 57 km NE of Kasulu, Tanzania M4.4 118 km
Sep 25, 2010 11 km NE of Mwaro, Burundi M3.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
February 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
March 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in Coldest
April 69°F (21°C) 7.0 in Wettest
May 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest
October 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
November 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in
December 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in

Kakonko has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in March to 71°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kakonko

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maendeleo Primary School
Maendeleo Primary School
Kanyonza Secondary School
Muganza Primary School
Shuhudia Secondary School
Kasuga Primary School
Kakonko Secondary School
Kihogazi Primary School
Kasuga Primary School
Marumba Primary School
Kakonko Primary School
Cheraburo Primary School
Kinonko Primary School
Kabingo shops
Itumbiko Primary School
Muganza Primary School
Kanyonza Primary School
Kigarama Primary School
Shuhudia Primary School
Njoomlole Primary School
Kiyobera Primary School
Katahokwa Primary School
Ilela Primary School
Luyenzi Primary School
Kakonko Secondary school
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Clinics in Kakonko

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kabingo Dispensary
Kakonko Health Centre
Kiga Dispensary
Kinonko Dispensary
Upendo-Kasanda Dispensary

Bus Stations in Kakonko

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kakonko bus station

Airports Near Kakonko

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Biharamulo AirportSmall Airport
Chato/Geita AirportGTCSmall Airport
Kibondo AirportSmall Airport
Kifura AirstripSmall Airport
Ngara AirportSmall Airport
Ruyigi AirportSmall Airport
Tulawaka Gold Mine AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation
1,468 m (4,817 ft)

🇹🇿 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 Kakonko

What is the population of Kakonko?

Kakonko has a population of 24,688 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 1,647.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kakonko?

Kakonko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches.

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