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Kilosa, Tanzania

Morogoro · Tanzania

Kilosa is a mid-size city in Morogoro, Tanzania with a population of 91,889. Elevation: 1,624 ft (495 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

91,889 Population 16/sq mi density
1,624 ft Elevation 495 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
34.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Kilosa

Kilosa (Kilossa) is a town in the Morogoro Region of Tanzania, East Africa. It is the administrative seat for Kilosa District. As of 2022, the population of the town was 43,418.

People

Population91,889
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain34.9 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Population91,889
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Coordinates-6.8333°, 36.9833°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMorogoro
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation34.9 inches (886 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kilosa

Kilosa is a mid-size city in Tanzania (Morogoro) with a population of 91,889. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet (495 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Kilosa

Kilosa has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F). The hottest month is Oct (24.4°C), the coldest is Jun (19.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1556 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 18.6° / 30.5° 284.3
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 18.5° / 29.8° 211.2
Mar 23.1°C / 74°F 17.9° / 29.8° 199.0
Apr 22°C / 72°F 16.9° / 27.9° 204.6
May 20.4°C / 69°F 14.2° / 26.7° 112.8
Jun 19.1°C / 66°F 11.9° / 26.1° 28.4
Jul 19.3°C / 67°F 11.7° / 27.1° 27.6
Aug 21°C / 70°F 13.4° / 29.9° 20.6
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 14.9° / 32.5° 20.1
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 17.2° / 34.6° 79.1
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 18.3° / 33.2° 156.8
Dec 23.6°C / 75°F 18.1° / 31.2° 211.7
Kilosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above Tanzania avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Area5,763.8 sq mi (14,928.3 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-6.8333°N, 36.9833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 30, 2014.

Jan 19, 2008 19 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.8 122 km
Oct 26, 2009 31 km NNE of Ilula, Tanzania M4.5 113 km
May 23, 2012 24 km NNE of Izazi, Tanzania M4.4 128 km
Jan 15, 2012 18 km WNW of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.4 88 km
Jul 30, 2014 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.2 119 km
Aug 27, 2009 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania M3.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in
February 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
March 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in
April 74°F (24°C) 7.3 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in
December 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest

Kilosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in July to 76°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Kilosa

31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lamulilo Primary School
MASANZE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Mazinyungu Primary School
Madaraka Primary School
Kilosa-Town Primary School
Malui Primary School
Changarawe Primary School
Dinima Primary School
Dodoma Primary School
Gezaulole Primary School
Ilonga Mazoezi Primary School
Kibaoni Primary School
Kichangani Primary School
Kife Primary School
Kilosa Town Primary School
Kondoa Primary School
DENDEGO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Madaraka Primary School
Magomeni Primary School
Malui Primary School
Mambegwa Primary School
Mamoyo Primary School
Manzese Primary School
Mazinyungu Primary School
Misufini Primary School
Mkadage Primary School
Mkondoa Primary School
Mkwatani Primary School
Myombo Primary School
Tindiga Primary School
Ustawi Primary School
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Clinics in Kilosa

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kivungu Dispensary
Magomeni Dispensary

Train Stations in Kilosa

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Kilosa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kilosa AirportSmall Airport
Kongwa AirportSmall Airport
Mikumi AirportSmall Airport
Morogoro AirportSmall Airport
Mpwapwa AirportSmall Airport
Mtibwa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kilosa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Tanzania Assemblies of God

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Around Kilosa

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 16
Places of Worship 1

🇹🇿 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 Kilosa

What is the population of Kilosa?

Kilosa has a population of 91,889 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 5,763.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kilosa?

Kilosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.9 inches.

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