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Sokoni, Tanzania

Zanzibar Central/South · Tanzania

Sokoni is a small city in Zanzibar Central/South, Tanzania with a population of 25,821. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

25,821 Population 144/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
55.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population25,821
Density144/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain55.6 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population25,821
Population Density144 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-6.4333°, 39.5500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceZanzibar Central/South
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation55.6 inches (1,412 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sokoni

Sokoni is a small city in Tanzania (Zanzibar Central/South) with a population of 25,821. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Sokoni

Sokoni has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.6°C), the coldest is Aug (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1192 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.2°C / 83°F 26.7° / 30.2° 132.5
Feb 28.5°C / 83°F 26.9° / 30.5° 59.1
Mar 28.6°C / 84°F 26.9° / 30.9° 132.7
Apr 28.1°C / 83°F 25.4° / 30° 253.5
May 27.1°C / 81°F 24.8° / 29.1° 179.8
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 23.4° / 28.3° 38.5
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 23.2° / 27.5° 17.7
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 23.6° / 27.5° 9.9
Sep 25.8°C / 78°F 24.1° / 28° 15.1
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 24.6° / 29° 88.7
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 25.8° / 29.8° 133.6
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 26.6° / 30.1° 131.2
Sokoni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Tanzania avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area179.2 sq mi (464.1 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates-6.4333°N, 39.5500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 16.18"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Jan 15, 2005 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania M5.0 61 km
Jun 10, 2011 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 73 km
Sep 8, 2015 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 84 km
Mar 18, 2024 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania M4.5 104 km
Feb 25, 1992 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania M4.5 67 km
Jun 9, 1997 Tanzania M4.4 23 km
Apr 8, 2020 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania M4.3 126 km
May 24, 2013 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania M4.1 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Hidaya Category 1 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
February 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
March 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
April 80°F (26°C) 16.2 in Wettest
May 78°F (26°C) 12.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
August 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
October 78°F (26°C) 1.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in

Sokoni has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in August to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (16.2") and September the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Sokoni

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Miwaleni Nursery And Primary School - - - -
Kusini Primary School - - - -
Kusini Secondary School - - - -
Skuli ya MaandaliziMtende Primary School - - - -
Skuli ya MaandaliziMiwaleni Primary School - - - -
Skuli ya Maandalizi Kijigoni Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sokoni

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ngamia - MP3
Heaven FM Radio gospel/ MP3
IBN TV - UNKNOWN
street One radio african music, folk MP3

Museums in Sokoni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
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Libraries in Sokoni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
library0.0
SUZA Library0.0

Restaurants in Sokoni

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Usumba Rock Restaurant

Airports Near Sokoni

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abeid Amani Karume International AirportZNZLarge Airport
Julius Nyerere International AirportDARLarge Airport
Amani Beach Airport-Small Airport
Mkwaja Airport-Small Airport
Ras Kutani Airport-Small Airport
Sanzale Airport-Small Airport

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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sokoni

What is the population of Sokoni?

Sokoni has a population of 25,821 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 144 people per square mile, spread across 179.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sokoni?

Sokoni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.6 inches.

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