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Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania
Arusha · Tanzania
Mto wa Mbu is a small city in Arusha, Tanzania with a population of 17,754. Elevation: 3,232 ft (985 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mto wa Mbu
Mto wa Mbu is an administrative ward and town in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2012 census, the ward had a total population of 11,405. The name Mto wa Mbu means " The river of Mosquitoes " in the Swahili Language.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,754 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,232 ft (985 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.3500°, 35.8500° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Arusha |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.3 inches (592 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mto wa Mbu
Mto wa Mbu is a small city in Tanzania (Arusha) with a population of 17,754. The city sits at an elevation of 3,232 feet (985 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Mto wa Mbu
Mto wa Mbu has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Oct (21.3°C), the coldest is Jul (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1230 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,232 ft (985 m) |
| Area | 3,583.4 sq mi (9,281.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3500°N, 35.8500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lengai, Ol Doinyo (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 66 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 101 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in |
Mto wa Mbu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (0.0").
Schools in Mto wa Mbu
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hot Spring pre & primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Baraka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eunoto Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jangwani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kigongoni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Losirwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Majengo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Migombani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mto wa mbu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ayatsere Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chemchem Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dirangw Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shule ya Msingi Majengo | — | — | — | — |
| Kambi ya Simba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kibaoni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kilimamoja Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Marar Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Marmo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbulumbulu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sabasaba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Slahhamo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tidivi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| African Galleria Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mto wa Mbu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Mto wa Mbu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhotia Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mto wa Mbu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karatu Marketplace | |||||
| Karatu Marketplace | |||||
| Masai Central Market |
Hotels in Mto wa Mbu
20 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mto wa Mbu
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mto wa Mbu
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mto wa Mbu
8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mto wa Mbu
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mto wa Mbu
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Manyara Airport | LKY | Medium Airport |
| Endanyawish Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Endulen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Harbanget Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kitumbeine Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kuro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Merugoi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ngorongoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tarangire 2 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yaeda Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mto wa Mbu
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office Mto wa Mbu |
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What is the population of Mto wa Mbu?
Mto wa Mbu has a population of 17,754 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 3,583.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mto wa Mbu?
Mto wa Mbu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches.