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Longido, Tanzania
Arusha · Tanzania
Longido is a small city in Arusha, Tanzania with a population of 9,403. Elevation: 4,423 ft (1,348 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Longido
Longido or Longido Town is an administrative ward and district capital located in the Longido District of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The ward is bordered to the south on three sides by Orbomba ward and to the north by Kimokouwa ward. It is the administrative seat for Longido District. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 2,241. Longido is at the foot of Mount Longido.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,403 |
| Population Density | 1,935 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,423 ft (1,348 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.7332°, 36.6977° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Arusha |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.1 inches (587 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Longido
Longido is a small city in Tanzania (Arusha) with a population of 9,403. The city sits at an elevation of 4,423 feet (1,348 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,423 ft (1,348 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,935/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.7332°N, 36.6977°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 58 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 87 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 131 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 3.2 in |
Longido has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 65°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Longido
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Oltepes Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Oldoko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naiborsoit Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Longido Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimokouwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Orbomba nursery school | - | - | - | - |
| Orbomba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Restaurants in Longido
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Longido
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Longido
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | JRO | Large Airport |
| Amboseli Airport | ASV | Medium Airport |
| Arusha Airport | ARK | Medium Airport |
| Gelai East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ilbisil Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kitumbeine Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Merugoi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Moshi Airport | QSI | Small Airport |
| Mountain Side Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Namanga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shompole Dry Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tawi Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tortilis Camp Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| West Kilimanjaro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wosiwosi Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Longido
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Pentecostal church PEFA |
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What is the population of Longido?
Longido has a population of 9,403 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 1,935 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Longido?
Longido enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.1 inches.