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Musoma, Tanzania
Mara · Tanzania
Musoma is a large city in Mara, Tanzania with a population of 164,172. Elevation: 3,766 ft (1,148 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Musoma
Musoma is a town in the east shore of Lake Victoria of Tanzania. It is the capital of Mara Region, one of the administrative Regions of Tanzania. It also serves as the administrative centre of Musoma Rural District and Musoma Urban District.
People
Climate
| Population | 164,172 |
| Population Density | 516 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,766 ft (1,148 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.5000°, 33.8000° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Mara |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.0 inches (966 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Musoma
Musoma is a large city in Tanzania (Mara) with a population of 164,172. The city sits at an elevation of 3,766 feet (1,148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Musoma
Musoma has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 856 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,766 ft (1,148 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.5000°N, 33.8000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in |
Musoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in Musoma
98+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamunyonge B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyamwame Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mkengwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Azimio Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Buhare Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bukanga Jwtz Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bukoba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bweri Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Iringo A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Iringo B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kambarage A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kambarage B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamunyonge A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kinesi 'B' Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kiara Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kigera "A" Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kigera "B" Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kwangwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Makoko Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Msangi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mshikamano "B" Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mshikamano A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mtakuja A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mtakuja B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mukendo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mshikamano Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kiara Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamitwebiri Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Musoma Utalii Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakato 'A' Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mara High School | — | — | — | — |
| Vocational and Educational Training Authority (VETA) | — | — | — | — |
| Makoko Familiy Center | — | — | — | — |
| Nyasho Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Buhare Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamiongo Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwisenge Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Musoma Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Baruti Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyabisare Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| NYAMUNGA SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Kiara Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Azimio Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St John Bosco Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| MKONO SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Nyarigamba 'A' Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwembeni Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kibuyi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kinesi 'A' Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mukendo secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| Etaro Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kurukerege Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mkirira Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mkirira B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mmahare Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakatende Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyegina Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyegina B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyegina High School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyegina A primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Jukanga Day School | — | — | — | — |
| Musoma Technical School | — | — | — | — |
| Busamba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pelazia Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyarigamba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| The Open University Tanzania | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamatare 'B' Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Mwembeni Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Diocese of Mara VTC | — | — | — | — |
| NYAMUNGA SECONDARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Mwembeni 'A' Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyamwame Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Iringo 'A' Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamatare 'A' Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyarigamba A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwembeni A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwembeni B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwisenge A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwisenge B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyabisare Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakato A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakato B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakato C Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamatare A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamatare B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyang'ombori Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakato 'A' Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyarigamba B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyarusurya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyasho A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyasho B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rwamlimi A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rwamlimi B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Songambele Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bisumwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyamajoje Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyabange Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyabikwabi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Musoma
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Musoma
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buhare CDTI Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Musoma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kigum Market | |||||
| Soko kuu Musoma |
Hotels in Musoma
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Musoma
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Musoma
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Musoma
22 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Musoma
5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Musoma
17 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Musoma
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Musoma
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Musoma
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buhemba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kirawira B Aerodrome | GTZ | Small Airport |
| Migori Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Musoma Airport | MUZ | Small Airport |
| Nansio Airport | — | Small Airport |
| North Mara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sasakwa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tarime Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Musoma
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post and EMS Office Musoma |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Musoma
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anglican Church Diocese of Mara | |
| Catholic conference centre | |
| Church | |
| Kamnyonge SDA Church | |
| Kanisa katoliki kigera | |
| Kanisa katoliki Rwamlimi | |
| Kanisa la FPC | |
| Kigera SDA | |
| Mashahidi Wa Yehova | |
| Msikiti wa Nyasho | |
| Msikiti Wa Shabani | |
| Musoma Anglican Head offices | |
| P.F.T Chuch Nyegina | |
| Place of Worship | |
| Rwamlimi Mennonite Church | |
| WEM CHURCH | |
| Wem church Musoma |
Quick Facts
Around Musoma
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇹🇿 About Tanzania
Frequently Asked Questions About Musoma
What is the population of Musoma?
Musoma has a population of 164,172 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 516 people per square mile, spread across 318.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Musoma?
Musoma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.0 inches.