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Sirari, Tanzania

Mara · Tanzania

Sirari is a small city in Mara, Tanzania with a population of 25,000. Elevation: 5,509 ft (1,679 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

25,000 Population 9,363/sq mi density
5,509 ft Elevation 1,679 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
55.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Sirari

Sirari is a town and ward in Tarime District, Mara Region of northern Tanzania, East Africa. In 2016 the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics report there were 17,564 people in the ward, from 15,917 in 2012.

People

Population25,000
Density9,363/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain55.4 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation5,509 ft (1,679 m)
Population25,000
Population Density9,363 / sq mi
Elevation5,509 ft (1,679 m)
Coordinates-1.2537°, 34.4760°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMara
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation55.4 inches (1,408 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sirari

Sirari is a small city in Tanzania (Mara) with a population of 25,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,509 feet (1,679 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Sirari

Sirari has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Oct (24.4°C), the coldest is Dec (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1268 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 15° / 31.3° 146.7
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 15.4° / 32.9° 155.9
Mar 23.1°C / 74°F 15.6° / 33.2° 131.5
Apr 22.5°C / 72°F 15.7° / 31.6° 161.2
May 21.8°C / 71°F 14.8° / 30° 96.7
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 13.8° / 30.8° 31.4
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 13.8° / 32.8° 20.1
Aug 23.7°C / 75°F 14.9° / 34.2° 36.3
Sep 23.9°C / 75°F 15.5° / 34.6° 61.3
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 16° / 35.5° 59.8
Nov 22.9°C / 73°F 15.5° / 33.6° 179.9
Dec 21.8°C / 71°F 15° / 30.4° 186.9
Sirari enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,509 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above Tanzania avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,509 ft (1,679 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density9,363/sq mi
Coordinates-1.2537°N, 34.4760°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.4"
46% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 4, 2022.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 117 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 43 km
Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 136 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 71 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 97 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
February 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
March 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 8.8 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
November 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in

Sirari has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Sirari

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Magoma Primary School
Kitagutiti Primary School
Kitagasembe Primary School
Keryoba Primary School
Kebweye Primary School
Kebogwe Primary School
Gwitiryo Primary School
Kemairi Primary School
Borega-'B' Primary School
Korotambe Primary School
Nyasaricho Primary School
MWEMA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Korotambe Secondary School
Inchugu Secondary School
NYAIBARA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Mbogi Secondary School
Sirari Secondary School
Nyabitocho Primary School
Kyoruba Primary School
Soroneta Primary School
Sirari Primary School
Rengumanche Primary School
Remagwe Primary School
Nyasaricho Primary School
Nyamaheheya Primary School
Nyairoma Primary School
Pemba Primary School
Nyabisaga Primary School
Ng'ereng'ere Primary School
Muungano Primary School
Makeroro Primary School
Magoma Primary School
Kwigenge Primary School
Kubiterere Primary School
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Farmers Markets in Sirari

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kubhiguku Market
Soko kuu Sirari
Soko la matunda Sirari
Soko Mjinga

Hotels in Sirari

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue sky hotel

Cafes in Sirari

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gwitiryo
Korutambe

Clinics in Sirari

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KIONGERA Dispensary
KITAGUTITI Dispensary
Nyasaricha Dispensary

Bus Stations in Sirari

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sirari Stand

Airports Near Sirari

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mara Serena Lodge AirstripMREMedium Airport
Angama Mara AirportANASmall Airport
Arroket AirportSmall Airport
Buhemba AirportSmall Airport
Fig Tree AirportSmall Airport
Homa Bay AirportSmall Airport
Intona Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Kichwa Tembo AirportKTJSmall Airport
Kilgoris AirportSmall Airport
Kisii AirportSmall Airport
Kogatende AirstripSmall Airport
Kuluo AirportSmall Airport
Lamai AirportSmall Airport
Mara North Conservancy AirstripHKRSmall Airport
Mara Shikar AirportSmall Airport
Mara-Olkiombo AirportOLXSmall Airport
Migori AirportSmall Airport
Mugumu AirportSmall Airport
Musiara AirstripMDRSmall Airport
Musoma AirportMUZSmall Airport
Ngerende AirportSmall Airport
North Mara AirportSmall Airport
Tarime AirportSmall Airport
Weavers AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sirari

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sirari Roman Catholic Church
The salvation army Church
The salvation army Kitagutiti.
The Salvation Army Kitagutiti.
The Salvation Army Kitagutiti.
The Salvation Army Kyoruba
The Salvation Army Nyabisaga
The Salvation Army Nyamaheheya

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation
1,522 m (4,994 ft)

🇹🇿 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 Sirari

What is the population of Sirari?

Sirari has a population of 25,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 9,363 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sirari?

Sirari enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.4 inches.

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