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Poli, Tanzania

Arusha · Tanzania

Poli is a small city in Arusha, Tanzania with a population of 9,568. Elevation: 3,990 ft (1,216 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,568 Population 1,667/sq mi density
3,990 ft Elevation 1,216 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
29.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Poli

Poli is an administrative ward in the Meru District of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. Despite being one of the least populous wards in the district, Poli is home to Tumaini University Makumira and Makumira University College. Both institutions are located in the largest town in the ward, Makumira. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 8,659.

People

Population9,568
Density1,667/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain29.1 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation3,990 ft (1,216 m)
Population9,568
Population Density1,667 / sq mi
Elevation3,990 ft (1,216 m)
Coordinates-3.3615°, 36.8175°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceArusha
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation29.1 inches (740 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Poli

Poli is a small city in Tanzania (Arusha) with a population of 9,568. The city sits at an elevation of 3,990 feet (1,216 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Poli

Poli 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 834 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 65.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 64.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 124.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 217.9
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 101.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 16.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 6.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 7.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 7.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 23.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 96.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 102.2
Poli has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,990 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above Tanzania avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,990 ft (1,216 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density1,667/sq mi
Coordinates-3.3615°N, 36.8175°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 9.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.4 on May 7, 2025.

Jul 17, 2007 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.9 86 km
May 15, 1990 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.5 108 km
Aug 20, 2007 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.4 93 km
May 15, 1990 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania M5.4 120 km
Jul 15, 2007 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.4 90 km
Apr 11, 1993 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania M5.3 142 km
Jul 15, 2007 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.3 80 km
Jul 17, 2007 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.3 95 km
Feb 22, 1991 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania M5.2 131 km
Jul 18, 2007 67 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 104 km
Jul 26, 2007 76 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 117 km
Aug 18, 2007 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 90 km
Apr 5, 1990 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.1 114 km
Jul 16, 2007 79 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.9 122 km
Jul 26, 1990 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.9 116 km
Jul 18, 2007 78 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.9 121 km
Mar 22, 2016 19 km SE of Galappo, Tanzania M4.8 149 km
Aug 7, 2007 55 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.8 107 km
Aug 20, 2019 7 km WSW of Naberera, Tanzania M4.8 96 km
Jul 18, 2007 68 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 15 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 120 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
March 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
April 71°F (21°C) 9.0 in Wettest
May 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in

Poli has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 65°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Poli

35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mfulony Primary School - - - -
Nkoaranga Primary School - - - -
Nkoanrua Primary School - - - -
Nkoakirika Primary School - - - -
Nguruma Primary School - - - -
Nganana Primary School - - - -
Ndoombo Primary School - - - -
Nambala Primary School - - - -
Moivaro Primary School - - - -
Nshupu Primary School - - - -
Mavinuni Primary School - - - -
Makumira Primary School - - - -
Kimundo Primary School - - - -
Ambureni Primary School - - - -
Akheri Primary School - - - -
Patandi Secondary School - - - -
Tumaini University Makumira - - - -
Precious Blood Girl's Secondary School - - - -
Urisho Primary School - - - -
secondary school - - - -
Mlangarini Secondary School - - - -
Olomitu Primary School - - - -
Mlangarini Primary School - - - -
Manyire Primary School - - - -
Enyorata Primary School - - - -
Shangarao Primary School - - - -
Ushili Primary School - - - -
Henry Gogarty Memorial Girls' Secondary School - - - -
Ulong'a Primary School - - - -
Tengeru Primary School - - - -
Sura Primary School - - - -
Sing'isi Primary School - - - -
Seela Primary School - - - -
Poli Primary School - - - -
Patandi Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Poli

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arusha Declaration Museum
Cultural Heritage Museum
German Boma
Natural History National Museum
Natural History National Museum (hominids aisle)

Libraries in Poli

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arusha Library0.0
IAA library0.0
IAA library0.0
IAA LIBRARY0.0
IAA LIBRARY0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Tanzania Conservation Resource Centre0.0
Tanzania Conservation Resource Centre0.0
TCDC Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Poli

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arusha City Great Market
Fruit Market
Kilombero East Market
Kilombero Produce Market
Samunge Market
Sanawari Market
SOKO MJINGA
Tengeru market

Hotels in Poli

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arusha Villa
Ifulong cultural tourism homestay
Kigongoni Lodge
Kigongoni Lodge
Lake Duluti Lodge
Moivaro Coffee Lodge
Mountain Village Hotel
Ndoro Lodge

Restaurants in Poli

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canteen
Canteen
Duluti Forest Club
Kigongoni Lodge
School cafeteria

Cafes in Poli

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kahawa Fair Trade Coffee
Mama Koka

Clinics in Poli

13 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chekereni Dispensary
Kipande Nkoavele Dispensary
Manyire Dispensary
Mlangarini Dispensary
Mount meru hope Dispensary
Nambala Dispensary
Nduruma Health Centre
Nkoanrua Dispensary
Nkoarisambu Dispensary
Poli Health Centre
Seela Dispensary
Tumaini Health Centre
Tumaini Health Centre

Bus Stations in Poli

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Local Bus Station

Gas Stations in Poli

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Engen
Olasiti
Sps
Tosha
TZ #282578781

Breweries in Poli

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Twiga Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Poli

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Poli

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kilimanjaro International AirportJROLarge Airport
Amboseli AirportASVMedium Airport
Arusha AirportARKMedium Airport
Kimana Airstrip-Small Airport
Kitumbeine Airport-Small Airport
Kuro Airport-Small Airport
Merugoi Airport-Small Airport
Moshi AirportQSISmall Airport
Mountain Side Airport-Small Airport
Oloitoktok Airport-Small Airport
Tawi Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Tortilis Camp Airstrip-Small Airport
TPC Airport-Small Airport
West Kilimanjaro Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Poli

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Plaster House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Poli

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel
EFATHA MINISTERY KILALA MERU
Mosque
Nkoaranga KKKT Church

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Waterfalls
1
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 Poli

What is the population of Poli?

Poli has a population of 9,568 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 1,667 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Poli?

Poli has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches.

Nearby Cities

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