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Kwakoa, Tanzania

Kilimanjaro · Tanzania

Kwakoa is a small city in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania with a population of 7,514. Elevation: 2,543 ft (775 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

7,514 Population 9/sq mi density
2,543 ft Elevation 775 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population7,514
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation2,543 ft (775 m)
Population7,514
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,543 ft (775 m)
Coordinates-3.7667°, 37.7167°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceKilimanjaro
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (673 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kwakoa

Kwakoa is a small city in Tanzania (Kilimanjaro) with a population of 7,514. The city sits at an elevation of 2,543 feet (775 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 26.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Kwakoa 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 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,543 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above Tanzania avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,543 ft (775 m)
Area857.9 sq mi (2,221.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7667°N, 37.7167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 2, 2022.

Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 143 km
Aug 20, 2019 7 km WSW of Naberera, Tanzania M4.8 106 km
Mar 24, 2019 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.7 92 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 9 km
Jan 1, 1991 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya M4.2 81 km
Feb 7, 2019 7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania M3.7 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 122 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
February 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
April 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in

Kwakoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in July to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Kwakoa

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kwakihindi nursery school
Ngulu primary school
Mlevo Primary School
Ngulu Primary School
Kauzeni Primary School
Kwakoa Primary School
Toloha Primary School
Kwakihindi Primary School
Mkongea Primary School
Ngulu Primary School
KWANGU SECONDARY SCHOOL
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Farmers Markets in Kwakoa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chanjale Market

Clinics in Kwakoa

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ndanda Dispensary
Pangaro Dispensary
Toloha Dispensary

Airports Near Kwakoa

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kilimanjaro International AirportJROLarge Airport
Kangetchwa AirportSmall Airport
Lake Jipe AirportSmall Airport
Maktau Gate AirportSmall Airport
Mkomazi-Kisima AirportSmall Airport
Moshi AirportQSISmall Airport
Mwatate AirportSmall Airport
Same AirportSmall Airport
Taita Hills AirportSmall Airport
Taveta AirportSmall Airport
TPC AirportSmall Airport
Wanjala Mine AirstripSmall Airport
West Kilimanjaro AirportSmall Airport
Ziwani 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
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kwakoa

What is the population of Kwakoa?

Kwakoa has a population of 7,514 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 857.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kwakoa?

Kwakoa 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 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

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