Kiratu, Tanzania

Arusha · Tanzania

Kiratu is a small city in Arusha, Tanzania with a population of 20,000. Elevation: 5,056 ft (1,541 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

20,000 Population

5,056 ft Elevation 1,541 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

36.5 in Annual Rain

Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population20,000

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)

Rain36.5 in/yr

Elevation5,056 ft (1,541 m)

Population	20,000
Elevation	5,056 ft (1,541 m)
Coordinates	-3.3333°, 35.6667°
Timezone	Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Country	🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / Province	Arusha
Average Temperature	64°F (18°C)
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation	36.5 inches (928 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kiratu

Kiratu is a small city in Tanzania (Arusha) with a population of 20,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,056 feet (1,541 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Kiratu

Kiratu has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Oct (21.3°C), the coldest is Jul (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1230 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	20°C / 68°F	13.5° / 27.4°	145.9
Feb	20.5°C / 69°F	13.7° / 27.9°	112.1
Mar	20.9°C / 70°F	14° / 29.1°	135.0
Apr	19.9°C / 68°F	14° / 27.4°	160.8
May	18.7°C / 66°F	12.6° / 26°	62.5
Jun	17.7°C / 64°F	10.6° / 25.6°	20.9
Jul	17.6°C / 64°F	9.1° / 26.6°	27.8
Aug	18.4°C / 65°F	10.3° / 28.4°	70.5
Sep	20.1°C / 68°F	11.9° / 29.9°	15.7
Oct	21.3°C / 70°F	12.9° / 31.3°	50.5
Nov	21.1°C / 70°F	14.2° / 30.2°	239.6
Dec	20.3°C / 69°F	14.2° / 27.9°	188.5

Kiratu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,056 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	63.9°F
	18% above Tanzania avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation	5,056 ft (1,541 m)
Coordinates	3.3333°S, 35.6667°E
Timezone	Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"

4% below Tanzania avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Apr) 9.29"

Driest Month (Sep) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 30, 2025.

Jul 17, 2007	37 km W of Longido, Tanzania	M5.9	102 km
May 15, 1990	30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania	M5.5	38 km
Jul 15, 2007	56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania	M5.4	75 km
Aug 20, 2007	45 km W of Longido, Tanzania	M5.4	98 km
May 15, 1990	14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania	M5.4	15 km
Jul 15, 2007	46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania	M5.3	78 km
Apr 11, 1993	11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania	M5.3	57 km
Jul 17, 2007	56 km W of Longido, Tanzania	M5.3	85 km
Feb 22, 1991	6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania	M5.2	73 km
Aug 18, 2007	55 km W of Longido, Tanzania	M5.2	82 km
Jul 26, 2007	76 km W of Longido, Tanzania	M5.2	82 km
Jul 18, 2007	67 km W of Longido, Tanzania	M5.2	78 km
Feb 3, 2009	58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania	M5.1	110 km
Apr 8, 2010	23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania	M5.1	108 km
Apr 5, 1990	46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania	M5.1	52 km
Jul 9, 2025	18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania	M5.0	146 km
Feb 16, 2009	53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania	M5.0	114 km
Jul 16, 2007	79 km W of Longido, Tanzania	M4.9	86 km
Apr 15, 2011	3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania	M4.9	102 km
Jul 26, 1990	44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania	M4.9	48 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lengai, Ol Doinyo (69 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Lengai, Ol Doinyo	Stratovolcano	2,962 m (9,718 ft)	2020	69 km
Meru	Stratovolcano	4,565 m (14,977 ft)	1910	121 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	3.6 in
February	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
March	67°F (19°C)	5.4 in	Warmest
April	66°F (19°C)	9.3 in	Wettest
May	63°F (17°C)	4.5 in
June	61°F (16°C)	0.7 in
July	59°F (15°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
August	60°F (16°C)	0.3 in
September	63°F (17°C)	0.3 in	Driest
October	65°F (18°C)	1.0 in
November	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in
December	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in

Kiratu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 59°F in July to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.3") and September the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Kiratu

36 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Changarawe Primary School	-	-	-	-
Hareabi Primary School	-	-	-	-
Gyetighi Primary School	-	-	-	-
Gyekrum Lambo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Gyekrum Arusha Primary School	-	-	-	-
Gongali Primary School	-	-	-	-
Gendaa Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ganako Primary School	-	-	-	-
Endoro Primary School	-	-	-	-
Haymu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Bwawani Primary School	-	-	-	-
Bashay Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ayalabe Primary School	-	-	-	-
Aslin Gongali Primary School	-	-	-	-
Askofu Hhando Primary School	-	-	-	-
Akko Primary School	-	-	-	-
Moyo Hill	-	-	-	-
Banjika Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Mchangani Primary School	-	-	-	-
Banjika Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Umoja Primary School	-	-	-	-
Tlomo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Sumawe Primary School	-	-	-	-
Simba - Milima Primary School	-	-	-	-
Rhotia Primary School	-	-	-	-
Njiapanda Primary School	-	-	-	-
Menday Primary School	-	-	-	-
Karatu New Vision School	-	-	-	-
Marera Primary School	-	-	-	-
Magesho Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kinihhe Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kilimatembo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Karatu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kambi ya Nyoka Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kainam Rothia Primary School	-	-	-	-
Juhudi Primary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Kiratu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Libraries in Kiratu

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Rhotia Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Kiratu

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Karatu Marketplace
Karatu Marketplace
Masai Central Market

Hotels in Kiratu

37 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Africa Safari Karatu

African Sunstar Resort

Bashay Rift Lodge

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Crater Rim View Inn

Eileen's tree in lodge

Endoro Lodge

Farms of Dreams

flamingo lodge and camping

Gibb's Farm

Giraffe Executive Inn

Highview Coffee Lodge

Highview Hotel

Jambo Rooms (real place)

Karatu Simba Lodge

Kifaru Coffee Estate - The Lodge

Kitela Lodge

Kudu Lodge

Lengai lodge

Lobobu Guest House

Marera Valley Lodge

Msimbazi Inn

Neptune Ngorongoro. luxery lodge

Ngorongoro coffee lodge

Ngorongoro Farm House

Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge

Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge

Ngorongoro Safari Resort and Camping

Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Pamoja Lodge

Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

The Manor at Ngorongoro

The Octagon Safari Lodge

The Plantation Lodge

The retreat at Ngorongoro

Tloma Mountain Lodge

Restaurants in Kiratu

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crater Rim View Inn

Doffa Annex

Manyara Garden

Osotwa bar

Rohtian Gates

The Number One Restaurant

Cafes in Kiratu

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Internet Café

Lilac Cafe

Mambo Cafe

Clinics in Kiratu

10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basodawish Dispensary

Gongali Dispensary

Gyekrum Lambo Dispensary

Karatu Health Centre

Karatu RC Dispensary

Oldeani Health Centre

Qurus Dispensary

Rhotia Health Centre

Tumaini Dispensary

Zacci Dispensary

Bus Stations in Kiratu

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karatu Bus terminal

Gas Stations in Kiratu

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eafco

Meru

NamBis Service Station Karatu

Puma Service Station

Rhotia Filling Station

Banks in Kiratu

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CRDB

Exim Bank

Airports Near Kiratu

11 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Lake Manyara Airport	LKY	Medium Airport
Endanyawish Airport	-	Small Airport
Endulen Airport	-	Small Airport
Harbanget Airport	-	Small Airport
Kitumbeine Airport	-	Small Airport
Kuro Airport	-	Small Airport
Merugoi Airport	-	Small Airport
Ndutu Airport	-	Small Airport
Ngorongoro Airport	-	Small Airport
Tarangire 2 Airport	-	Small Airport
Yaeda Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Kiratu

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Karatu Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kiratu

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Church
Karatu Lutheran
ywam karatu

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Meteorites

Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog

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Meteorites Near Kiratu

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Kiratu.

Name	Year	Description
Karatu	1963

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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Kiratu has a population of 20,000 residents and is located in Tanzania..

What is the weather like in Kiratu?

Kiratu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches.

Nearby Cities

Mto wa Mbu 17,754 pop · 12.7 mi Ngorongoro 10,293 pop · 14.0 mi Makuyuni 20,000 pop · 33.4 mi Mbulu 45,384 pop · 36.9 mi Magugu 26,131 pop · 47.7 mi Monduli 5,694 pop · 54.1 mi Dongobesh 15,799 pop · 54.3 mi Babati 67,445 pop · 61.3 mi Dareda 13,716 pop · 61.6 mi Bashanet 19,087 pop · 64.5 mi Galappo 18,528 pop · 65.7 mi Arusha 535,362 pop · 70.2 mi Endasak 14,576 pop · 75.6 mi Poli 9,568 pop · 79.4 mi

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