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Kondoa, Tanzania

Dodoma · Tanzania

Kondoa is a mid-size city in Dodoma, Tanzania with a population of 80,443. Elevation: 4,521 ft (1,378 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

80,443 Population 102/sq mi density
4,521 ft Elevation 1,378 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
28.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population80,443
Density102/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain28.0 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation4,521 ft (1,378 m)
Population80,443
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation4,521 ft (1,378 m)
Coordinates-4.9000°, 35.7833°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceDodoma
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.0 inches (711 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kondoa

Kondoa is a mid-size city in Tanzania (Dodoma) with a population of 80,443. The city sits at an elevation of 4,521 feet (1,378 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Kondoa

Kondoa has an average annual temperature of 21.7°C (71°F). The hottest month is Oct (23.6°C), the coldest is Jul (19.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 847 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 15.6° / 31.1° 178.2
Feb 21.9°C / 71°F 15.2° / 30.7° 149.3
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 15.4° / 31.4° 101.7
Apr 21.6°C / 71°F 14.8° / 30.3° 100.0
May 20.7°C / 69°F 12.9° / 29.5° 27.2
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 10.8° / 29.2° 6.9
Jul 19.3°C / 67°F 9.4° / 29° 3.9
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 10.6° / 31.3° 10.7
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 13.2° / 32.9° 1.8
Oct 23.6°C / 74°F 13.8° / 34° 25.1
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 15.7° / 33.2° 85.8
Dec 22.6°C / 73°F 15.9° / 31.9° 156.7
Kondoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,521 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Tanzania avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,521 ft (1,378 m)
Area787.8 sq mi (2,040.3 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates-4.9000°N, 35.7833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

159 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 75 km
Aug 8, 2023 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.5 110 km
Mar 6, 2008 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.4 63 km
Apr 11, 1993 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania M5.3 118 km
Dec 20, 1996 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.2 43 km
Feb 22, 1991 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania M5.2 103 km
Jul 13, 2016 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania M5.1 71 km
Sep 5, 2023 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.1 112 km
Jun 14, 2003 59 km WSW of Kibaya, Tanzania M5.1 75 km
Jul 23, 1993 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.1 19 km
Apr 8, 2010 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 103 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 149 km
Aug 8, 2025 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania M5.0 77 km
Feb 17, 2023 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania M5.0 101 km
Jul 23, 1993 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 63 km
Apr 26, 2010 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 61 km
Jul 9, 2025 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 84 km
Feb 16, 2023 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania M4.9 106 km
Apr 15, 2011 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania M4.9 73 km
Apr 14, 2023 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania M4.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
March 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in Warmest
December 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in

Kondoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kondoa

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
maji ya shamba Primary School - - - -
Miningani Primary School - - - -
Bicha Primary School - - - -
Bolisa Primary School - - - -
Hachwi Primary School - - - -
Iboni Primary School - - - -
Itiso Primary School - - - -
Kichangani Primary School - - - -
Kilimani Primary School - - - -
Kondoa Primary School - - - -
Loo Primary School - - - -
Miningani Primary School - - - -
Mpalangwi Primary School - - - -
Mulua Primary School - - - -
Munguri Primary School - - - -
Tumbelo Primary School - - - -
Tungufu Primary School - - - -
Ubembeni Primary School - - - -
Unkuku Primary School - - - -
Kidongo cheusi Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kondoa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Restaurants in Kondoa

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Riverside
Riverside Restaurant

Clinics in Kondoa

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baura Dispensary
Bolisa Dispensary
Kichangani Dispensary
KONDOA LUTHERAN Dispensary
MONGOROMA Dispensary
SHA MAJALLA Dispensary

Gas Stations in Kondoa

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kinyuma

Airports Near Kondoa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birise Airport-Small Airport
Gorimba Airport-Small Airport
Handa Airport-Small Airport
Kondoa Airport-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kondoa

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Kondoa Rock-Art SitesCultural2006

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Around Kondoa

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 11
Hospitals 6
Restaurants 2
Bars 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
Driving side left

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kondoa

Kondoa Rock-Art Sites
Cultural · inscribed 2006
On the eastern slopes of the Masai escarpment bordering the Great Rift Valley are natural rock shelters, overhanging slabs of sedimentary rocks fragmented by rift faults, whose vertical planes have been used for rock paintings for at least two millennia. The s...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kondoa

What is the population of Kondoa?

Kondoa has a population of 80,443 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 787.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kondoa?

Kondoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches.

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