Ngorongoro, Tanzania
Arusha · Tanzania
Ngorongoro is a small city in Arusha, Tanzania with a population of 10,293. Elevation: 7,799 ft (2,377 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a protected area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Ngorongoro District, 180 km (110 mi) west of Arusha City in Arusha Region, within the Crater Highlands geological area of northeastern Tanzania. The area is named after Ngorongoro Crater, a large volcanic caldera within the area. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA), which administers the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), is an arm of the Tanzanian government and its boundaries follow the boundary of the Ngorongoro District in the Arusha Region. The western portion of the park abuts the Serengeti National Park (SNP). The area comprising the NCA, SNP, and Kenya's Maasai Mara game reserve is home to Great Migration, a massive annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and other animals. The NCA also contains Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,293 |
| Elevation | 7,799 ft (2,377 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.2397°, 35.4875° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Arusha |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.8 inches (959 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro is a small city in Tanzania (Arusha) with a population of 10,293. The city sits at an elevation of 7,799 feet (2,377 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Oct (17.8°C), the coldest is Jul (14.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2092 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,799 ft (2,377 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.2397°S, 35.4875°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lengai, Ol Doinyo (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 71 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 140 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in |
Ngorongoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 54°F in July to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Ngorongoro
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oloirobi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mokilal Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makao Mapya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ngorongoro
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Ngorongoro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhotia Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ngorongoro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karatu Marketplace | |||||
| Karatu Marketplace |
Hotels in Ngorongoro
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ngorongoro
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ngorongoro
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ngorongoro
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ngorongoro
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 |
| Makau Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Merugoi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ndutu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngorongoro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tarangire 2 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yaeda Airport | - | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ngorongoro
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Mixed | 1979 |
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Waterfalls Near Ngorongoro
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Ngorongoro.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ng'abolo Waterfall | |
| Olmoti Waterfall |
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What is the population of Ngorongoro?
Ngorongoro has a population of 10,293 residents and is located in Tanzania..
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Ngorongoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches.
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