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Kasamwa, Tanzania

Geita · Tanzania

Kasamwa is a small city in Geita, Tanzania with a population of 27,681. Elevation: 3,934 ft (1,199 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

27,681 Population 52/sq mi density
3,934 ft Elevation 1,199 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
38.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population27,681
Density52/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation3,934 ft (1,199 m)
Population27,681
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation3,934 ft (1,199 m)
Coordinates-2.8500°, 32.4333°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceGeita
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation38.8 inches (986 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kasamwa

Kasamwa is a small city in Tanzania (Geita) with a population of 27,681. The city sits at an elevation of 3,934 feet (1,199 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Kasamwa

Kasamwa has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Sep (24.5°C), the coldest is Jun (20.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1486 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 16.4° / 28.5° 174.0
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 16.2° / 29.5° 107.0
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 16.6° / 29.7° 157.6
Apr 21.8°C / 71°F 16.2° / 28.1° 179.6
May 21.4°C / 71°F 14.5° / 28.2° 52.0
Jun 20.7°C / 69°F 12.6° / 28.6° 5.4
Jul 21°C / 70°F 12° / 29.8° 2.4
Aug 23.1°C / 74°F 13.9° / 32.3° 27.2
Sep 24.5°C / 76°F 15.8° / 33.3° 64.4
Oct 24.3°C / 76°F 16.5° / 33.3° 125.3
Nov 22.7°C / 73°F 16.4° / 31.6° 334.5
Dec 22°C / 72°F 16.4° / 28.1° 256.5
Kasamwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,934 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.3°F
34% above Tanzania avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,934 ft (1,199 m)
Area535.9 sq mi (1,387.9 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates-2.8500°N, 32.4333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 31, 2021.

May 18, 2002 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania M5.5 145 km
Aug 31, 2021 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.8 58 km
Mar 24, 2018 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.7 64 km
Dec 13, 1992 49 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania M4.6 142 km
Apr 24, 2020 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.4 61 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
February 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
April 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 71°F (21°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in

Kasamwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Kasamwa

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kabuyombo Primary School
BUNG'WANGOKO SECONDARY SCHOOL
KASAMWA SECONDARY SCHOOL
BULELA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Lubando Primary School
Nyamgogwa Primary School
Wenzula Primary School
Bulela Primary School
Bung'wangoko Primary School
Bungwe Primary School
Chabulongo Primary School
Gamashi Primary School
Ibanda Primary School
Igwata Primary School
Kasamwa secondary
Kakonda Primary School
Kanyala Primary School
Kasamwa Primary School
Mkoba Primary School
Mrisho Primary School
Mwilima Primary School
Nyabubele Primary School
Nyakahongola Primary School
Nyakato Primary School
Nyamahuna Primary School
Nyambogo Primary School
Nyampa Primary School
Simbaguji Primary School
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Farmers Markets in Kasamwa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mission Main Market

Hotels in Kasamwa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kasamwa View Inn

Clinics in Kasamwa

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Igaka Dispensary
Kasamwa

Bus Stations in Kasamwa

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TZ #5088935621

Banks in Kasamwa

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nmb Bank

Airports Near Kasamwa

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mwanza International AirportMWZLarge Airport
Buckreef AirportSmall Airport
Bulyanhulu AirportSmall Airport
Chato/Geita AirportGTCSmall Airport
Mawemeru AirportSmall Airport
Mchauru AirportGITSmall Airport
Rubondo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kasamwa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Full gospel church
Siloam 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
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kasamwa

What is the population of Kasamwa?

Kasamwa has a population of 27,681 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 535.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kasamwa?

Kasamwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches.

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