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Mikumi, Tanzania

Morogoro · Tanzania

Mikumi is a small city in Morogoro, Tanzania with a population of 20,000. Elevation: 1,696 ft (517 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

20,000 Population 3/sq mi density
1,696 ft Elevation 517 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
49.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Mikumi

Mikumi

Mikumi is a town in the Morogoro Region of Tanzania, adjacent to Mikumi National Park. It is at the crossroads to the Great Ruaha River valley and Kilombero sugar factory, and the southern highland regions of Iringa and Mbeya. It is near the larger town of Kidodi. Kidodi is near a railway station and junction of the Tanzania Railway Corporation.

People

Population20,000
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,696 ft (517 m)
Population20,000
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,696 ft (517 m)
Coordinates-7.4041°, 36.9831°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMorogoro
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation49.9 inches (1,267 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mikumi

Mikumi is a small city in Tanzania (Morogoro) with a population of 20,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,696 feet (517 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Mikumi

Mikumi has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is Nov (25.3°C), the coldest is Jun (19.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1283 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 18.7° / 31.1° 231.6
Feb 23.3°C / 74°F 18.7° / 30.1° 217.7
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 18.1° / 29.6° 199.4
Apr 22.1°C / 72°F 17.1° / 28.1° 179.7
May 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 27.2° 88.5
Jun 19.7°C / 67°F 12.1° / 26.9° 17.0
Jul 20°C / 68°F 12.1° / 27.9° 39.7
Aug 21.3°C / 70°F 13.9° / 30.1° 32.3
Sep 23.4°C / 74°F 15.5° / 32.5° 4.1
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 17.1° / 34.6° 41.4
Nov 25.3°C / 77°F 18.2° / 34.5° 81.5
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 18.5° / 33.2° 149.8
Mikumi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,696 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above Tanzania avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,696 ft (517 m)
Area5,763.8 sq mi (14,928.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-7.4041°N, 36.9831°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 15, 2023.

Jan 19, 2008 19 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.8 90 km
Mar 3, 2018 52 km ESE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.7 130 km
Oct 26, 2009 31 km NNE of Ilula, Tanzania M4.5 93 km
May 23, 2012 24 km NNE of Izazi, Tanzania M4.4 134 km
Jan 15, 2012 18 km WNW of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.4 61 km
Jul 15, 2023 67 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.3 131 km
Feb 2, 2020 86 km S of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.2 119 km
Jul 30, 2014 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.2 117 km
Aug 27, 2009 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania M3.9 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 6.9 in
February 76°F (25°C) 6.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 9.5 in
April 74°F (24°C) 10.4 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.0 in Warmest

Mikumi has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in July to 77°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.4") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Mikumi

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Msimba Mikumi Primary School
Mikumi Town Primary School
Mikumi Mpya Primary School
Mikumi Primary School
Jangwani Primary School
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Hotels in Mikumi

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Camp Atupele
Camp Bastian
Genesis
MIKUMI WILDLIFE CAMP
Reception & Restaurant
Spider Guest house
VETA Guest House
Vuma Hill Camp

Bus Stations in Mikumi

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mikumi Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Mikumi

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TZ #1484149440
TZ #209666302

Airports Near Mikumi

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ifakara AirportSmall Airport
Kilombero AirportSmall Airport
Kilosa AirportSmall Airport
Mikumi AirportSmall Airport
Morogoro AirportSmall Airport
Sumbazi AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mikumi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mikumi Community Mosque - Miskiti

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation
515 m (1,690 ft)

🇹🇿 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 Mikumi

What is the population of Mikumi?

Mikumi has a population of 20,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 5,763.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mikumi?

Mikumi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.9 inches.

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