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Puma, Tanzania

Singida · Tanzania

Puma is a small city in Singida, Tanzania with a population of 17,092. Elevation: 5,210 ft (1,588 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,092 Population 3/sq mi density
5,210 ft Elevation 1,588 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population17,092
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation5,210 ft (1,588 m)
Population17,092
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,210 ft (1,588 m)
Coordinates-5.0000°, 34.7333°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceSingida
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (641 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puma

Puma is a small city in Tanzania (Singida) with a population of 17,092. The city sits at an elevation of 5,210 feet (1,588 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Puma

Puma has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Oct (22.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1321 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.7°C / 69°F 14.9° / 29.1° 265.9
Feb 20.7°C / 69°F 14.5° / 28.2° 212.4
Mar 20.7°C / 69°F 14.6° / 28.3° 173.2
Apr 20.1°C / 68°F 14.2° / 27.1° 135.7
May 19.2°C / 67°F 12.5° / 26.6° 40.6
Jun 17.9°C / 64°F 10.2° / 26.3° 10.3
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 8.9° / 26.6° 12.2
Aug 19.1°C / 66°F 10.1° / 29.2° 30.0
Sep 21.2°C / 70°F 12.3° / 31.1° 9.1
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 13.4° / 32.5° 35.7
Nov 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 31.9° 164.4
Dec 21.5°C / 71°F 15.2° / 29.7° 231.7
Puma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,210 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above Tanzania avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,210 ft (1,588 m)
Area6,074.9 sq mi (15,733.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-5.0000°N, 34.7333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.39"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 8, 2025.

Aug 8, 2023 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.5 55 km
Mar 6, 2008 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.4 149 km
Dec 20, 1996 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.2 125 km
Feb 3, 2009 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 124 km
Apr 8, 2010 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 104 km
Sep 5, 2023 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.1 53 km
Jul 23, 1993 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.1 130 km
Jul 13, 2016 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania M5.1 148 km
Apr 26, 2010 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 136 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 118 km
Jul 9, 2025 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 68 km
Feb 17, 2023 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania M5.0 87 km
Jul 23, 1993 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 128 km
Aug 8, 2025 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania M5.0 41 km
Feb 16, 2023 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania M4.9 59 km
Jan 20, 2009 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.9 121 km
Apr 14, 2023 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania M4.9 41 km
Sep 3, 1993 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.9 134 km
Apr 15, 2011 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania M4.9 139 km
Dec 21, 1996 43 km SW of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.8 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
April 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in Warmest
December 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in

Puma has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Puma

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nkuninkana Primary School - - - -
PUMA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Mtamaa Primary School - - - -
Ihanja Primary School - - - -
Kituntu Primary School - - - -
Lainichungu Primary School - - - -
Makhongo Primary School - - - -
Mapambano Primary School - - - -
Matyuku Primary School - - - -
Musambu Primary School - - - -
ISEKE MUUNGANO SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Puma Primary School - - - -
Samamba Primary School - - - -
Unyange Primary School - - - -
Utaho Primary School - - - -
Wibia Primary School - - - -
Puma secondary school - - - -
Miandi secondary school - - - -
Puma primary school - - - -
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Radio Stations near Puma

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ImbaNasi - MP3

Libraries in Puma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Regional Library (Maktaba Ya Mkoa)0.0
Regional Library (Maktaba Ya Mkoa)0.0

Farmers Markets in Puma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fruit Market (Soko La Mtunda)
Main Market (Soko Kuu/Kubwa)

Hotels in Puma

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eden Garden Lodge

Cafes in Puma

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ilokoze cafe
Jamila cafe
Lisu cafe
Mama gody cafe
Mtendeni cafe
Nada cafe
Neema cafe
Rukia cafe

Clinics in Puma

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Joshua clinic
Matyuku
Mtamaa
Nurses station
Surgical ward

Train Stations in Puma

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puma

Bus Stations in Puma

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puma bus station

Stadiums & Teams in Puma

TeamLeagueDivision
Liti Stadium

Airports Near Puma

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birise Airport-Small Airport
Gorimba Airport-Small Airport
Handa Airport-Small Airport
Kirondatal Airport-Small Airport
Manyoni North Airport-Small Airport
Singida Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puma

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kkkt church
Mufumbu mosque
Puma Catholic church
Puma fpct
Puma mosques
T.A.G 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 Puma

What is the population of Puma?

Puma has a population of 17,092 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 6,074.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puma?

Puma 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 64°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

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