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Kibiti, Tanzania

Pwani · Tanzania

Kibiti is a mid-size city in Pwani, Tanzania with a population of 30,163. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

30,163 Population 16/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
41.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population30,163
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Population30,163
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates-7.7218°, 38.9375°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvincePwani
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation41.6 inches (1,056 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kibiti

Kibiti is a mid-size city in Tanzania (Pwani) with a population of 30,163. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Kibiti

Kibiti has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.4°C), the coldest is Jun (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1584 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 22.6° / 33.9° 220.2
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 22.1° / 33.6° 142.8
Mar 26.9°C / 80°F 21.9° / 34.3° 227.4
Apr 25.7°C / 78°F 20.7° / 31.4° 307.4
May 24.3°C / 76°F 18° / 30.4° 155.7
Jun 23.5°C / 74°F 15.5° / 30.6° 26.0
Jul 23.9°C / 75°F 16.4° / 32° 19.0
Aug 25.3°C / 78°F 18.1° / 33.8° 12.4
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 20° / 35.4° 16.1
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 20.5° / 37.2° 120.6
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 21.6° / 35.2° 166.6
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 21.9° / 34.1° 169.8
Kibiti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Tanzania avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area1,882.5 sq mi (4,875.7 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-7.7218°N, 38.9375°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Apr 6, 1999 57 km S of Mbumi, Tanzania M4.9 86 km
Mar 19, 2017 Tanzania M4.9 100 km
Jan 19, 2008 19 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.8 129 km
Sep 8, 2015 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 117 km
Jun 10, 2011 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 105 km
Mar 3, 2018 52 km ESE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.7 89 km
Apr 15, 2020 45 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania M4.7 81 km
Jun 3, 1999 57 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania M4.7 93 km
Feb 25, 1992 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania M4.5 141 km
Mar 18, 2024 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania M4.5 62 km
May 17, 2014 42 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania M4.3 61 km
Jul 15, 2023 67 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.3 102 km
Apr 8, 2020 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania M4.3 80 km
May 9, 2020 91 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania M4.2 127 km
Jul 30, 2014 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.2 120 km
Feb 2, 2020 86 km S of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.2 149 km
May 24, 2013 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania M4.1 78 km
Aug 27, 2009 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania M3.9 113 km
Apr 3, 2003 110 km SW of Utete, Tanzania M3.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Hidaya Category 1 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
February 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
March 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in Wettest
May 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 1.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in

Kibiti has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Kibiti

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lumyozi Primary School
Mchukwi secondary school
Bumba Primary School
Kibiti Primary School
Kimbuga Primary School
Kingwila Primary School
Kinyanya Primary School
Kitembo Primary School
Kitundu Primary School
Zibwini Primary School
Mchukwi Primary School
Miwaga Primary School
Mng'aru Primary School
Mtawanya Primary School
Mwangia Primary School
Nyamakonge Primary School
Nyambangara Primary School
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Gas Stations in Kibiti

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TZ #1489206836
TZ #7013743747
TZ #7013743760

Airports Near Kibiti

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mafia AirportMFASmall Airport
Mchukwi Rufiji AirportSmall Airport
Mtemere AirportSmall Airport
Utete 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 Kibiti

What is the population of Kibiti?

Kibiti has a population of 30,163 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 1,882.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kibiti?

Kibiti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.

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