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Nguruka, Tanzania
Kigoma · Tanzania
Nguruka is a mid-size city in Kigoma, Tanzania with a population of 39,135. Elevation: 3,547 ft (1,081 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nguruka
Nguruka is an administrative ward in Uvinza District of Kigoma Region in Tanzania.
The ward covers an area of 138 km2 (53 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 1,062 m (3,484 ft). In 2016 the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics report there were 29,916 people in the ward, from 27,179 in 2012.
People
Climate
| Population | 39,135 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,547 ft (1,081 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.1092°, 31.0419° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Kigoma |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.2 inches (995 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nguruka
Nguruka is a mid-size city in Tanzania (Kigoma) with a population of 39,135. The city sits at an elevation of 3,547 feet (1,081 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Nguruka
Nguruka has an average annual temperature of 23.4°C (74°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.8°C), the coldest is Jun (21.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1223 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,547 ft (1,081 m) |
| Area | 8,378.2 sq mi (21,699.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.1092°N, 31.0419°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Igwisi Hills (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Igwisi Hills | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,146 m (3,760 ft) | -10450 | 102 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
Nguruka has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Nguruka
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandela Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lake Sagara Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyangabo Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Airport Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Azimio Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buze Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chemchem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itebula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaguruka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasisi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lugongoni B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lugongoni B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shule ya Msingi | - | - | - | - |
| Mganza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Miembeni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mtegowanoti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mumbara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwangaza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nguruka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyangabo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sabasaba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sagara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Umoja Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Nguruka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nguruka Market |
Hotels in Nguruka
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nguruka
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nguruka
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Nguruka
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Eagle Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kasense Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malagarasi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Msima 2 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Muhuba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uvinza Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nguruka
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Angrikana | |
| Pentecoste | |
| RC. Nguruka |
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What is the population of Nguruka?
Nguruka has a population of 39,135 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 8,378.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nguruka?
Nguruka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches.