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Kigoma, Tanzania

Kigoma · Tanzania

Kigoma is a large city in Kigoma, Tanzania with a population of 232,388. Elevation: 2,523 ft (769 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

232,388 Population 732/sq mi density
2,523 ft Elevation 769 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Kigoma

Kigoma

Kigoma is a city and lake port in Kigoma-Ujiji District in Tanzania, on the northeastern shores of Lake Tanganyika and close to the border with Burundi and The Democratic Republic of the Congo. It serves as the capital for the surrounding Kigoma Region and has a population of 232,388. The city is situated at an elevation of 775 metres (2,543 ft).

People

Population232,388
Density732/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation2,523 ft (769 m)
Population232,388
Population Density732 / sq mi
Elevation2,523 ft (769 m)
Coordinates-4.8769°, 29.6267°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceKigoma
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,016 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kigoma

Kigoma is a large city in Tanzania (Kigoma) with a population of 232,388. The city sits at an elevation of 2,523 feet (769 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Kigoma

Kigoma has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Sep (26.8°C), the coldest is Jul (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1130 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 20.7° / 28.6° 117.3
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 21° / 29.2° 117.9
Mar 25.1°C / 77°F 21.2° / 29.8° 132.7
Apr 24.5°C / 76°F 21.1° / 28.4° 125.3
May 24.5°C / 76°F 20.8° / 28.3° 42.9
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 19° / 28° 4.6
Jul 23.5°C / 74°F 17.5° / 28.4° 1.1
Aug 25.3°C / 78°F 19° / 30.7° 6.3
Sep 26.8°C / 80°F 21.5° / 32.1° 28.7
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 21.6° / 32.1° 107.9
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 21° / 31° 280.2
Dec 24.1°C / 75°F 21° / 28.1° 164.8
Kigoma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,523 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above Tanzania avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,523 ft (769 m)
Area317.3 sq mi (821.9 km²)
Population Density732/sq mi
Coordinates-4.8769°N, 29.6267°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 28, 2025.

Mar 28, 1998 37 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.3 128 km
Jan 9, 2006 62 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.3 137 km
Apr 29, 2017 83 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.3 144 km
Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 133 km
Apr 10, 2003 55 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 77 km
Sep 18, 1990 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi M5.0 92 km
Dec 15, 2000 67 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 70 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 141 km
May 2, 2024 16 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.8 17 km
Aug 4, 2023 25 km S of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.8 26 km
Feb 6, 1999 34 km NNE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 94 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi M4.8 90 km
Feb 14, 2022 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi M4.7 70 km
Sep 23, 2023 56 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.7 56 km
Nov 21, 1997 27 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.7 28 km
Jun 10, 2006 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.7 26 km
Apr 3, 2011 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi M4.7 138 km
Jun 19, 2008 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania M4.7 32 km
Dec 25, 2012 60 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 140 km
Feb 15, 1991 111 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi M4.7 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
February 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in
April 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in Wettest
May 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Warmest
October 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
November 74°F (24°C) 5.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in

Kigoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 73°F in July to 77°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Kigoma

Institution Type Founded Website
Kigoma Technical College College - ,
Kigoma technical college College - ,
VETA College - ,

Schools in Kigoma

161+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Uhuru Primary - - - -
Muungano - - - -
DRC Consulate Secondary School - - - -
Roman Catholic Nursery School - - - -
FETA - - - -
Djihad Secondary School - - - -
Archbishop Kahurananga Secondary School - - - -
Institute of Meteorology - - - -
Sanganirwa Orphanage - - - -
Nile River Nursery School - - - -
Western Tanganyika College - - - -
Open University of Tanzania - - - -
Lake Tanganyika Christian College - - - -
Kalalangabo Primary School - - - -
Ujiji Primary School - - - -
Uhuru Primary School - - - -
Rutale Primary School - - - -
Rusimbi Primary School - - - -
Rubuga Primary School - - - -
Mwenge Primary School - - - -
Mwasenga Primary School - - - -
Mwanga Primary School - - - -
Muungano Primary School - - - -
Msingeni Primary School - - - -
Mnarani Primary School - - - -
Mlole Primary School - - - -
Mjimwema Primary School - - - -
Mbano Primary School - - - -
Mambo Primary School - - - -
Majengo Primary School - - - -
Livingstone Primary School - - - -
Lake Tanganyika Primary School - - - -
Kitongoni Primary School - - - -
Kipampa Primary School - - - -
Kilimahewa Primary School - - - -
Kikungu Primary School - - - -
Kiheba Primary School - - - -
Kigoma Primary School - - - -
Kiezya Primary School - - - -
Kichangachui Primary School - - - -
Kibirizi Primary School - - - -
Katubuka Primary School - - - -
Karuta Primary School - - - -
Kambarage Primary School - - - -
kagera Primary School - - - -
Gungu Primary School - - - -
Mnarani Primary School - - - -
Businde Primary School - - - -
Burega Primary School - - - -
Benjamin Mkapa Primary School - - - -
Bangwe Primary School - - - -
Azimio Primary School - - - -
Airport Primary School - - - -
St. James Secondary School - - - -
ujiji secondary - - - -
School - - - -
Mlole Primary School - - - -
Kambarage Primary School - - - -
KITONGONI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MASANGA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
BUTEKO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MKABOGO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MLOLE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KATUBUKA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
RUSIMBI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Buzazeba Primary School - - - -
Uhuru Primary - - - -
Muungano - - - -
Kigoma Muslim Girls Seminary - - - -
Kihinga Village Teachers College - - - -
DRC Consulate Secondary School - - - -
Roman Catholic Nursery School - - - -
FETA - - - -
Djihad Secondary School - - - -
Archbishop Kahurananga Secondary School - - - -
Institute of Meteorology - - - -
Sanganirwa Orphanage - - - -
Nile River Nursery School - - - -
Western Tanganyika College - - - -
Open University of Tanzania - - - -
Lake Tanganyika Christian College - - - -
Kimwa secondary school - - - -
Kahagwa Primary School - - - -
bushabani secondary - - - -
Sokoine Primary School - - - -
Ruhobe Primary School - - - -
Nyantole Primary School - - - -
Nyabigina Primary School - - - -
Nkema Primary School - - - -
Mwandiga Primary School - - - -
Msimba Primary School - - - -
Kigalye Primary School - - - -
Kasaka Primary School - - - -
Kalalangabo Primary School - - - -
Kagongo Primary School - - - -
Bigabilo Primary School - - - -
Ujiji Primary School - - - -
Uhuru Primary School - - - -
Rutale Primary School - - - -
Rusimbi Primary School - - - -
Rubuga Primary School - - - -
Mwenge Primary School - - - -
Mwasenga Primary School - - - -
Mwanga Primary School - - - -
Muungano Primary School - - - -
Msingeni Primary School - - - -
Mnarani Primary School - - - -
Mlole Primary School - - - -
Mjimwema Primary School - - - -
Mbano Primary School - - - -
Mambo Primary School - - - -
Majengo Primary School - - - -
Livingstone Primary School - - - -
Lake Tanganyika Primary School - - - -
Kitongoni Primary School - - - -
Kipampa Primary School - - - -
Kilimahewa Primary School - - - -
Kikungu Primary School - - - -
Kiheba Primary School - - - -
Kigoma Primary School - - - -
Kiezya Primary School - - - -
Kichangachui Primary School - - - -
Kibirizi Primary School - - - -
Katubuka Primary School - - - -
Karuta Primary School - - - -
Kambarage Primary School - - - -
kagera Primary School - - - -
Kabingo Primary School - - - -
Gungu Primary School - - - -
Mnarani Primary School - - - -
Butunga Primary School - - - -
Businde Primary School - - - -
Bushabani Primary School - - - -
Buronge Primary School - - - -
Burega Primary School - - - -
Benjamin Mkapa Primary School - - - -
Bangwe Primary School - - - -
Azimio Primary School - - - -
Airport Primary School - - - -
St. James Secondary School - - - -
ujiji secondary - - - -
Kagongo Primary School - - - -
School - - - -
Mlole Primary School - - - -
Kambarage Primary School - - - -
Sokoine Primary School - - - -
Mwandiga Primary School - - - -
Nkema Primary School - - - -
Nyabigina Primary School - - - -
KITONGONI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MASANGA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
BUTEKO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MKABOGO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MLOLE SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
KATUBUKA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
RUSIMBI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Buzazeba Primary School - - - -
madrasatu tarbiyatu islamiya - - - -
buronge pitch - - - -
buronge high school - - - -
Bushabani secondary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kigoma

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kigoma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Livingstone Museum

Farmers Markets in Kigoma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fish Market
Kibirizi Market
Kibirizi Market
Kigoma Market
Kigoma Market
MWANGA HARDWARE SHOPS
Mwanga Market
Mwanga Market
Mwanga Market
sokomjinga market
sokomjinga market

Hotels in Kigoma

20 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coast View Hotel & Restaurant
Green view
Green View
Green View Resort & Tours
High Tech Lodge
KIBO Guest House
Kigoma Hilltop Hotel
Lake Tanganyika
Lake Tanganyika Hotel
Mahale Inn
Mlukoyoyo Guest House
Mulukoyoyo Guesthouse
Mwaka Hill Hotel
New Legezamwendo Guesthouse
St. Martha Nzimano Hostel
Sun set vista
Sunset vista
sunset vista hotel
Triple J Resort
Yumwema Guest House

Restaurants in Kigoma

18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ally's restaurant
Ally's restaurant
Allys Restaurant
beach club
Emmaus Restaurant
Emmaus Soft Drinks and Food
Good local food
Grocery
Grocery
Jackies Food Corner
Kengwa Tailoring
Kigoma Cattering,food and supplies
Kigoma Hilltop
Restaurant
Sandra Bar & Restaurant
Sun City
Sunside Executive Pub
Young African Club

Cafes in Kigoma

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baby come internet cafe
exim bank
FAST FOOD
Hamisi Internet Cafe
J4 VETA CAFE
Nyika Internet Café
Smart Cafe
Tea Room

Clinics in Kigoma

16 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adventist
dispensary
GNLD International Clinic
Gungu
Kalalangabo
Kalihamwe Medical Laboratory
Kasulwa Life Care Dispensary
Kigoma-Ujiji Mc International Health Centre
Mac Ren Clinic
Mac ren clinic
Mac ren clinic
Mtanga Dispensary
Muzdalifan Dispensary
Ndaboine Dispensary
TZ #7265892186
Ujiji Health Centre

Veterinaries in Kigoma

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kigoma

Train Stations in Kigoma

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kasuku
Kigoma

Bus Stations in Kigoma

10 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

bus stand
bus stop
bus stop
bus stop
bus stop
Kibirizi Boats Stand
Kibirizi Daladala Station
Kigoma
KIGOMA BUS STATION
Masanga Bus Station

Gas Stations in Kigoma

20 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bigazi Oil
Chobo
Engen
Fuel Master
Fuel Master
GAPCO Oil Depot
Gbp
GBP
GBP
GBP Depot
Lake Oil
Mihan Gas Shop
Mihan Gas Shop
Oryx Gas Shop
Oryx Shop
Oryx Shop
Total
TZ #3122850124
TZ #3142060025
York Petrol Station

Banks in Kigoma

11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CRDB
CRDB Bank
CRDB Bank
Exim Bank
MALUMPU Micro-Finance Community
NBC
NMB Bank
NMB Bank
Tanzania Postal Bank
Tanzania postal bank
VICOBA Financial Office

Shopping Malls in Kigoma

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SIDO VIWANDANI

Stadiums & Teams in Kigoma

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kigoma

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kasulu Airport-Small Airport
Kigoma AirportTKQSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kigoma

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
TBC Radio

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kigoma

40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adventist Church
Calgary chapel
Catholic church
Catholic church
Catholic church
Catholic church
Catholic Worship Open Place
Catholic Worship Open Place
church
church
Church
church
church
EAGT Church
EFATHA Church
FPCT - Mwanga
Gungu Catholic Church
Hin Shri Temple
Istiqama
Kibirizi Free Pentecost Church
Kibirizi Free Pentecost Church
Kibirizi Mosque
Kigoma
Kigoma
masjid
masjid
masjid nour rasini
Mosque
Mosque
mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Mt.Vicent Wa Paulo
Mt.Vicent Wa Paulo
Pentecost Church
Pentecost Church
Sunni waljamaa

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Around Kigoma

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 61
Hospitals 7
Pharmacies 28
Restaurants 21
Cafes 7
Bars 23
Supermarkets 3
Banks 11
Hotels 19
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 41

Things to See Near Kigoma

2 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Deck
  • • Rock Lookout

🇹🇿 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 Kigoma

What is the population of Kigoma?

Kigoma has a population of 232,388 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 732 people per square mile, spread across 317.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kigoma?

Kigoma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

Nearby Cities

Mwandiga 16,822 pop · 3.9 mi Kasulu 238,321 pop · 38.8 mi Mabanda 5,027 pop · 42.9 mi Kayogoro 5,474 pop · 45.7 mi Makamba 14,539 pop · 52.7 mi Vyanda 29,685 pop · 53.5 mi Uvinza 24,650 pop · 54.9 mi Rumonge 55,599 pop · 63.7 mi Bururi 6,929 pop · 64.1 mi Rutana 9,075 pop · 70.2 mi Matana 3,178 pop · 76.8 mi Kalemie 160,961 pop · 79.7 mi Mwaro 3,718 pop · 94.5 mi Mugongomanga 3,227 pop · 97.4 mi
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