Mugumu, Tanzania

Mara · Tanzania

Mugumu is a small city in Mara, Tanzania with a population of 29,000. Elevation: 5,089 ft (1,551 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,000 Population 8/sq mi density

5,089 ft Elevation 1,551 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 20°C

39.7 in Annual Rain

Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Mugumu

Mugumu is a town in Mara Region, Tanzania. It is the administrative seat of Serengeti District.

People

Population29,000

Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)

Rain39.7 in/yr

Sunny Days264/yr

Elevation5,089 ft (1,551 m)

Population	29,000
Population Density	8 / sq mi
Elevation	5,089 ft (1,551 m)
Coordinates	-1.8500°, 34.7000°
Timezone	Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Country	🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / Province	Mara
Average Temperature	69°F (20°C)
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	39.7 inches (1,008 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mugumu

Mugumu is a small city in Tanzania (Mara) with a population of 29,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,089 feet (1,551 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Mugumu

Mugumu has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Oct (22.7°C), the coldest is Jun (19.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1091 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	20.7°C / 69°F	13.9° / 29.9°	164.2
Feb	21.4°C / 71°F	14.3° / 30.6°	114.7
Mar	21.8°C / 71°F	14.5° / 31.2°	117.0
Apr	21°C / 70°F	14.7° / 29.3°	140.4
May	20°C / 68°F	13.5° / 28.3°	68.0
Jun	19.5°C / 67°F	12.1° / 28.2°	35.0
Jul	19.9°C / 68°F	11.3° / 29.8°	23.0
Aug	21°C / 70°F	12.3° / 31.3°	29.8
Sep	21.9°C / 71°F	13.6° / 31.9°	45.5
Oct	22.7°C / 73°F	14.5° / 33.1°	58.0
Nov	21.5°C / 71°F	14.7° / 31.1°	142.5
Dec	20.9°C / 70°F	14° / 29.5°	153.6

Mugumu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,089 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	68.7°F
	27% above Tanzania avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,089 ft (1,551 m)
Area	3,545.2 sq mi (9,182.0 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-1.8500°N, 34.7000°W
Timezone	Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"

4% above Tanzania avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Apr) 6.65"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 4, 2022.

Mar 11, 2021	27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania	M4.8	59 km
Jul 12, 2007	61 km SW of Magadi, Kenya	M4.5	138 km
Sep 4, 2022	11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania	M4.4	71 km
Jun 16, 2010	21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania	M4.3	22 km
Jul 17, 2007	79 km NNE of Ngorongoro, Tanzania	M4.2	142 km
Jul 16, 2007	91 km WSW of Magadi, Kenya	M4.1	105 km
Jul 18, 2007	80 km NNE of Ngorongoro, Tanzania	M4.1	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (165 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Homa Mountain	Complex	1,751 m (5,745 ft)	Unknown	165 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo	Stratovolcano	2,962 m (9,718 ft)	2020	169 km
Suswa	Shield	2,356 m (7,730 ft)	Unknown	200 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in
February	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in
March	70°F (21°C)	5.0 in	Warmest
April	70°F (21°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
May	68°F (20°C)	3.7 in
June	67°F (20°C)	1.9 in
July	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
August	67°F (19°C)	1.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in
October	70°F (21°C)	2.3 in
November	69°F (21°C)	4.1 in
December	69°F (20°C)	4.1 in

Mugumu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Mugumu

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
SETCO COLLEGE	College	-	,

Schools in Mugumu

77+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Kebosongo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mapinduzi Primary School	-	-	-	-
Bokore Primary School	-	-	-	-
Bonchugu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Burunga Primary School	-	-	-	-
Bwitengi Primary School	-	-	-	-
Igina Primary School	-	-	-	-
Itununu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kambarage Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kambarage B Primary School	-	-	-	-
Serengeti Nuru Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Kegonga Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kibeyo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kisangura Primary School	-	-	-	-
Koreri Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kwitete Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mapinduzi Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mapinduzi B Primary School	-	-	-	-
Matare Primary School	-	-	-	-
Miseke Primary School	-	-	-	-
Serengeti Nuru Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Jakalanda Pre & Primary School	-	-	-	-
Zakia Meghji Primary School	-	-	-	-
Miseke Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kitunguruma Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Twibhoki Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Nyamoko Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Geitasamo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Matare Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mugumu Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Morotonga Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ikoma Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Morotonga Primary school	-	-	-	-
Kambarage Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Serengeti Day Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Manchira Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Kisangura Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Zakia Meghji Primary School	-	-	-	-
Twibhoki Primary School	-	-	-	-
Nyanza Hotel School	-	-	-	-
staff housing	-	-	-	-
Kambarage Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Headmasters house	-	-	-	-
Awali	-	-	-	-
Setco classes and bakery room	-	-	-	-
Mugumu B Primary School	-	-	-	-
Koreri Primary School	-	-	-	-
Enyamai Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kalu Pre&Primary School	-	-	-	-
Serengeti Secondary School	-	-	-	-
FPCT Nursery School	-	-	-	-
Tuition Centre	-	-	-	-
Headmasters house	-	-	-	-
Special Disabled School	-	-	-	-
Kambarage Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Safe House Vocational Training	-	-	-	-
MUGUMU SECONDARY SCHOOL	-	-	-	-
science lab	-	-	-	-
Tumaini Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mugumu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mugumu B Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mwongezeko Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ngarawani Primary School	-	-	-	-
Nyamburi Primary School	-	-	-	-
Nyamerama Primary School	-	-	-	-
Nyamoko Primary School	-	-	-	-
Rwamchanga Primary School	-	-	-	-
Tabora B Primary School	-	-	-	-
Safe House Vocational Training	-	-	-	-
Zakia Meghji Primary School	-	-	-	-
Twibhoki Primary School	-	-	-	-
Little flower English medium	-	-	-	-
Jengo la utawala	-	-	-	-
Serengeti nuru	-	-	-	-
Jengo la utawala	-	-	-	-
Jengo la utawala	-	-	-	-
Jengo la utawala	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Mugumu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Libraries in Mugumu

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Community Library		0.0
Community Library		0.0
Mugumu Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Mugumu

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bonchugu Market
Bwitengi Market
Bwitengi Market
Bwitengi Market
Bwitengi Market
Itununu Marketplace
Kibeyo Market
Kowale Market
Market
Market
Marketplace
Matare Market
Matare Market
Mbalibali Market
Mini Market
Mugumu gengeni
Mugumu maim market
Mugumu Market
Natta Main Market
New Market
Ngarawani Market Place
Soko la dagaa
Soko la Nguo

Hotels in Mugumu

20 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acaccia Lodge

Africana Hotel

Boma Side Hotel

Burito lodge

Galaxy Hotel

Gesase Bar & Guest House

Giraffe Garden Bar

Giraffe Garden Restaurant

Giraffe Hotel

Kirawira Hotel

Mama hotel

Mugumu

Roby Lodge

Spain Lodge

Star Light B Hotel

Sunset serengeti lodge

Suzana Keroiga's House

Thomson Hotel

Vilax Garage Lodge

Restaurants in Mugumu

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baba Sele Restaurant

Happy Restaurent

Impala Restaurant

Mama Chacha Cafe

Monika Mgahawa

SDC Canteen

Tembo Beach Restaurant

Cafes in Mugumu

52 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amani Cafe

Burunga Cafe

Bwalo Chips

Cafe

Chacha Mokoge Cafe

Esther's Shop

Francis Shop

Impala hotel

JJS Cafe

John Akao Mobile Phone

Magereza Hall and Cafe

Malaika Cafe

Mama Alex Cafe

Mama Bhoke Cafe

Mama Boni Cafe

Mama Fred Cafe

Mama Gidi Cafe

Mama Gisile Cafe

Mama Ismail Cafe

Mama Kisamo Cafe

Mama Lazaro

Martha Cafe

Matare

Mazao Cafe

Maziwa Fresh Cafe

Mgahawa DDH

Mnyampaa Cafe

Monangwa Cafe

Mugumu Police Canteen

Mwita Mashoto Cafe

Nina Cafe

Nyamoko

Nyanda cafe

Nyangi Cafe

Rahma cafe

Rahman Cafe

Rhoda Cafe

Samani

Sheif Cafe

Sonex Kitimoto

Steve Cafe

Tausi cafe

Uswazi hotel

Wambura Cafe

Wankaba's Cafe

Zanzibar Cafe

Cinemas in Mugumu

5 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dosy Cinema Hall

Masindeke Video Show

Sam B library

Tv Show Room

Video Show Area

Monuments in Mugumu

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mobile

Monuments

Transformer

Zoos in Mugumu

2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Livestock keeping Area (Mwisaka)

Serengeti National Park

Clinics in Mugumu

31 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BONCHUGU Dispensary

Dispensary

Eneo la clinik

Eneo la kiliki

isabayaya dispensary

Itununu Dispensary

Koreri

Kyambahi Dispensary

Machame Clinic center

mahunda gods will

Majimoto Dispensary

Mbalibali Dispensary

Mosongo

Mugumu Rch A Dispensary

Mugumu Rch B Health Centre

Nicholas Dispensary

Nyamburi Dispensary

Nyichoka Dispensary

Park- Nyigoti Dispensary

RCH A Clinic

Rung'Abure Dispensary

Rwamchanga Dispensary

Sedeco Voluntary Counselling and Testing(VCT)

Tabora B Dispensary

TZ #8859082417

zahanati ya gereza

Zahanati ya tamkeri

Dentists in Mugumu

11 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boni kampango shop

British M-pesa shop

Bufalo stationary

Butcher

HIGH 5 PUB

Kibao cha mradi

MRIBA SHOPPING CENTRE

Mwemezi general shop {kadogo}

ofisi ya huduma ya HUURU

Samson horera

Siki hardware

Bus Stations in Mugumu

11 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bodaboda Bus Stop

Coast Line Booking Office

Mugumu Bus Station

Mugumu bus station

New Bus Station

New Stand

Rung'abure Stand

Stend ya basi (bas station)

TZ #4934316322

Zakaria

Gas Stations in Mugumu

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EFCO Petrol Station Mugumu

Mozabibu Station

Mugumu Filling Station

Mugumu River Oil Gas Station

Mzabibu Filling Station

River Oil Mugumu

Banks in Mugumu

23 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank ABC

Bhorari Credit Centre

CRDB Bank

CRDB bank (test)

Elevate Mikopo Serengeti

Faidika

Former tanesco area

M-Pesa Service

Marema and Muhere complex

Mobile Money

Mobile Money and NMB

Mobile Money Services(MPESA)

NMaB

NMB

NMB Bank

Nmb bank

NMB Bank

Serengeti Teacher's SACCOS

shelter

Shopping Malls in Mugumu

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shopping Mall

Gyms in Mugumu

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eddy's fitness center

Breweries in Mugumu

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Serengeti Breweries Store

Airports Near Mugumu

30 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip	MRE	Medium Airport
Angama Mara Airport	ANA	Small Airport
Buhemba Airport	-	Small Airport
Cottars Mara Airport	-	Small Airport
Fig Tree Airport	-	Small Airport
Fort Ikoma Airport	-	Small Airport
Intona Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Keekorok Airport	KEU	Small Airport
Kichwa Tembo Airport	KTJ	Small Airport
Kirawira B Aerodrome	GTZ	Small Airport
Kishoshoroni Airport	-	Small Airport
Klein's Camp Airport	-	Small Airport
Kogatende Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Kuluo Airport	-	Small Airport
Lamai Airport	-	Small Airport
Lobo Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Mara North Conservancy Airstrip	HKR	Small Airport
Mara-Olkiombo Airport	OLX	Small Airport
Migori Airport	-	Small Airport
Mugumu Airport	-	Small Airport
Musiara Airstrip	MDR	Small Airport
North Mara Airport	-	Small Airport
Ol Seki Naboisho Airstrip	OSJ	Small Airport
Olare Orok Airfield	OLG	Small Airport
Oseur Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Sasakwa Airport	-	Small Airport
Seronera Airport	SEU	Small Airport
Siana Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Tarime Airport	-	Small Airport
Weavers Airstrip	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Mugumu

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Mugumu Post Office
Mugumu Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mugumu

90 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Adventist Seventh Day Church
Adventista Wasabato Chuch, Nyamoko
Agape Wema Church
AIC Church of Tanzania- Mugumu
AICT Church
Al Madrasartifuruqan, Mugumu
Al-Ijumaa Mosque
Bwitengi KKKT Church
Bwitengi KMT Menonite Church
Bwitengi seventh Day Adventist Church
Chamoto SDA Church
EAGT Church
EAGT Church
EAGT Church
EAGT Church, Kisangura
EAGT Church, Matare
EAGT-BOMA SIDE
Efatha ministry
Fetmition Church
FPCT Church
FPCT Church, Nyamoko
Free Methodist Church
Full Gospel Church, Mugumu
Huduma ya Maombi Church
Jeshi la Wokovu Church
Jeshi la Wokovu Church
Kebosongo PEFA Church
Kebosongo PFCT church
Kebosongo Roman Catholic Church
Kebosongo SDA Church
Kisangura Mosque
Kisanguramsiikitii
KKKT Church
KKKT Church
KKKT Church, Miseke
KkKT Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church, Kisangura
Malanata Church
Mara Nata Church
Maranata Church
Maranata Church, Nyamoko
Maranatha Church
Matare SDA
Matare SDA Church
Mennonite Church
Menonite Church
Menonite Church, Miseke
Misitu SDA Church
Mosque
Mosque(msikiti)
Mugumu Mosque
Mugumu TAG Church
Mwongezeko Seventh Day Adventist Church
PAG Church
PAG Church
PAG Church, Burunga
PAG Matare
PAG Nyamoko Church
PCG Church
PEFA Church
PEFA Church
Praise and Worship Church
Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church, Kibeyo
Roman Catholic Church, Kisangura
Roman Catholic Church, Miseke
Ruthelan Church, Burunga
Rwamchanga KKKT Church
Rwamchanga Roman Cathoric Church
Sabato Church
Sabbath Adventist Church, Kibeyo
Sabbath Church, Kisangura
Saint Joseph Anglican Church
Saint PIO Catholic Church, Kisangura
Sayuni Church
Sayuni Church
SDA Church
SDA Church
Siloam Church
St. Teresia Catholic Church
TAG Misitu
Tanuru la Utukufu Church
Tanzania Assemblies of God Church, Matare
The Salvation Army Church
Twheed Islamic Centre
Utukufu na uzima Church
zion church
Zion Church

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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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 Mugumu

What is the population of Mugumu?

Mugumu has a population of 29,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 3,545.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mugumu?

Mugumu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches.

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