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Katesh, Tanzania

Manyara · Tanzania

Katesh is a small city in Manyara, Tanzania with a population of 21,462. Elevation: 5,656 ft (1,724 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,462 Population 14/sq mi density
5,656 ft Elevation 1,724 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Katesh

Katesh

Katesh is a town in northern Tanzania. The town is located in Hanang District, Manyara Region. Paved trunk road T14 from Singida to Babati passes through the town.

People

Population21,462
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation5,656 ft (1,724 m)
Population21,462
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation5,656 ft (1,724 m)
Coordinates-4.5248°, 35.3849°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceManyara
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (727 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Katesh

Katesh is a small city in Tanzania (Manyara) with a population of 21,462. The city sits at an elevation of 5,656 feet (1,724 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Katesh

Katesh has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Nov (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 749 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 14.1° / 29.5° 120.8
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 13.7° / 29.2° 113.9
Mar 21°C / 70°F 13.9° / 29.9° 79.9
Apr 20.1°C / 68°F 13.6° / 28.5° 103.2
May 19.2°C / 67°F 12.3° / 27.5° 31.2
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 9.9° / 27.1° 7.9
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 8.2° / 27.3° 8.5
Aug 18.7°C / 66°F 9.7° / 28.9° 30.0
Sep 20.3°C / 69°F 11.9° / 30.4° 6.2
Oct 21.3°C / 70°F 12.7° / 31.4° 26.4
Nov 21.6°C / 71°F 14.5° / 31.1° 125.0
Dec 21°C / 70°F 14.9° / 30° 95.8
Katesh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,656 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Tanzania avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,656 ft (1,724 m)
Area1,573.6 sq mi (4,075.5 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-4.5248°N, 35.3849°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 8, 2025.

Nov 4, 2002 58 km N of Msanga, Tanzania M5.5 133 km
Aug 8, 2023 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.5 113 km
Mar 6, 2008 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.4 121 km
May 15, 1990 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania M5.4 150 km
Apr 11, 1993 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania M5.3 81 km
Feb 22, 1991 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania M5.2 78 km
Dec 20, 1996 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.2 98 km
Jul 23, 1993 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.1 80 km
Jul 13, 2016 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania M5.1 127 km
Sep 5, 2023 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.1 113 km
Feb 3, 2009 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 92 km
Jun 14, 2003 59 km WSW of Kibaya, Tanzania M5.1 133 km
Apr 8, 2010 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 44 km
Jul 23, 1993 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 114 km
Apr 26, 2010 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 115 km
Jul 9, 2025 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 29 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 88 km
Feb 17, 2023 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania M5.0 122 km
Aug 8, 2025 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania M5.0 62 km
Apr 15, 2011 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania M4.9 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
February 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in Warmest
December 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in

Katesh has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Katesh

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gunila Primary School - - - -
DUMBETA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
GABADAW SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Lamay Primary School - - - -
Bassodagaw Primary School - - - -
Bomani Primary School - - - -
Darajani Primary School - - - -
Dumbeta Primary School - - - -
Eshkesh Primary School - - - -
Filuk Primary School - - - -
Gabadaw Primary School - - - -
Gendabi Primary School - - - -
Gichibord Primary School - - - -
Gijega Primary School - - - -
DANIEL NOUD SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Jorodom Primary School - - - -
Katesh A Primary School - - - -
Katesh B Primary School - - - -
Labay Primary School - - - -
Lamay Primary School - - - -
Manang'raray Primary School - - - -
Marega Primary School - - - -
Mogitu Primary School - - - -
Qaredan Primary School - - - -
Qedang'onyi Primary School - - - -
Sarjanda Primary School - - - -
Saute Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Katesh

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Katesh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Soko kuu

Hotels in Katesh

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Guesthouse
Iramba hotel
Summit Hotel

Clinics in Katesh

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dirma
Dumbeta
Katesh Health Centre

Bus Stations in Katesh

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Katesh Bus Stand
TZ #355418002
TZ #3610294792

Gas Stations in Katesh

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puma

Airports Near Katesh

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gorimba Airport-Small Airport
Haidom Airport-Small Airport
Handa Airport-Small Airport
Harbanget Airport-Small Airport
Kondoa Airport-Small Airport
Kuro Airport-Small Airport
Singida Airport-Small Airport
Yaeda Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Katesh

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CCM Building
Katesh Post offices

Churches & Religious Organizations in Katesh

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Roman Catholic 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 Katesh

What is the population of Katesh?

Katesh has a population of 21,462 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 1,573.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Katesh?

Katesh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.

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