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Makuyuni, Tanzania

Tanga · Tanzania

Makuyuni is a small city in Tanga, Tanzania with a population of 15,516. Elevation: 1,572 ft (479 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

15,516 Population 7/sq mi density
1,572 ft Elevation 479 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
21.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Makuyuni

Makuyuni is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. In 2016 the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics report there were 12,529 people in the ward, from 11,228 in 2012.

People

Population15,516
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation1,572 ft (479 m)
Population15,516
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,572 ft (479 m)
Coordinates-4.7333°, 38.1000°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceTanga
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.1 inches (535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Makuyuni

Makuyuni is a small city in Tanzania (Tanga) with a population of 15,516. The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet (479 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Makuyuni

Makuyuni has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F). The hottest month is Mar (24.7°C), the coldest is Jul (19.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1304 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 18.3° / 32.7° 56.5
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 18.4° / 34.3° 78.8
Mar 24.7°C / 77°F 18.8° / 34° 71.5
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 17.3° / 31.7° 163.4
May 21.2°C / 70°F 14.9° / 29° 198.3
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 12.8° / 27.3° 95.0
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 12.1° / 27° 58.9
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 13.1° / 29.1° 48.6
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 14.8° / 30.6° 115.1
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 15.8° / 32.7° 85.8
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 17.2° / 32° 179.0
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 18.2° / 30.7° 153.7
Makuyuni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above Tanzania avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,572 ft (479 m)
Area2,357.8 sq mi (6,106.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-4.7333°N, 38.1000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.78"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2023.

Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 82 km
Mar 13, 2020 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania M4.9 56 km
Aug 20, 2019 7 km WSW of Naberera, Tanzania M4.8 148 km
Feb 8, 2023 Kenya M4.7 145 km
Feb 5, 2017 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania M4.5 132 km
Feb 14, 2008 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya M4.5 134 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 2.5 in
February 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in Warmest
March 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in
April 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in

Makuyuni has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.8") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Makuyuni

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mkomazi Secondary School
Manga Primary School
Lokome Primary School
Nanyogie Primary School
Mkomazi Primary School
Manga Mtindiro Primary School
Manga Mikocheni Primary School
Kwemdimu Primary School
Goha Primary School
Buiko Primary School
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Train Stations in Makuyuni

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bwiko
Mkomazi

Bus Stations in Makuyuni

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TZ #2498085515
TZ #2498087490

Gas Stations in Makuyuni

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TZ #4363680561

Airports Near Makuyuni

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mkomazi-Kisima AirportSmall Airport
Mombo AirportSmall Airport
Same 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 Makuyuni

What is the population of Makuyuni?

Makuyuni has a population of 15,516 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 2,357.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Makuyuni?

Makuyuni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches.

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