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Soni, Tanzania

Tanga · Tanzania

Soni is a small city in Tanga, Tanzania with a population of 12,402. Elevation: 3,907 ft (1,191 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,402 Population 30/sq mi density
3,907 ft Elevation 1,191 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
45.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population12,402
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation3,907 ft (1,191 m)
Population12,402
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation3,907 ft (1,191 m)
Coordinates-4.8500°, 38.3667°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceTanga
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation45.7 inches (1,161 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Soni

Soni is a small city in Tanzania (Tanga) with a population of 12,402. The city sits at an elevation of 3,907 feet (1,191 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Soni

Soni has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Mar (24.7°C), the coldest is Jul (19.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1792 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 18.6° / 32° 126.6
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 18.5° / 33.4° 99.9
Mar 24.7°C / 77°F 19.1° / 34.1° 105.7
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 17.8° / 30.9° 238.6
May 21.3°C / 70°F 15.5° / 27.7° 263.6
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 13.2° / 26.5° 93.6
Jul 19.3°C / 67°F 12.7° / 25.9° 65.0
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 14.3° / 28.3° 53.7
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 15.8° / 29.9° 119.9
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 16.5° / 32.3° 136.4
Nov 23.7°C / 75°F 17.8° / 32.1° 243.2
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 18.5° / 30.2° 246.4
Soni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,907 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Tanzania avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,907 ft (1,191 m)
Area412.7 sq mi (1,068.9 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates-4.8500°N, 38.3667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.62"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2023.

Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 63 km
Mar 13, 2020 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania M4.9 25 km
Feb 8, 2023 Kenya M4.7 114 km
Feb 5, 2017 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania M4.5 101 km
Feb 14, 2008 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya M4.5 104 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
February 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 8.6 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 7.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in

Soni has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.6") and August the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Soni

71+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bangala Primary School - - - -
Kizara Primary School - - - -
Kongei Primary School - - - -
Makanka Primary School - - - -
Masange Primary School - - - -
Miegeo Primary School - - - -
Mshizii Primary School - - - -
Baga Primary School - - - -
Baghai Primary School - - - -
Kilangwi Primary School - - - -
Bara Primary School - - - -
Bazo Primary School - - - -
Bumbuli Primary School - - - -
Emao Primary School - - - -
Fumbai Primary School - - - -
Funta Primary School - - - -
Hambalai Primary School - - - -
Kidundai Primary School - - - -
Balozi Mshangama Secondary School - - - -
Nkindoi Primary School - - - -
Baga Secondary School - - - -
Gare Secondary School - - - -
Masange Juu Secondary School - - - -
Soni Secondary School - - - -
Mbuzii Secondary School - - - -
Kwemvumo Secondary School - - - -
Mponde Secondary School - - - -
Kigulunde 'M' Primary School - - - -
Fune Primary School - - - -
Jitengeni Primary School - - - -
Mombo Primary School - - - -
Mwisho wa Shamba Primary School - - - -
Umoja Primary School - - - -
Chumbageni Primary School - - - -
Handei Primary School - - - -
Handei U Primary School - - - -
Ndekai Primary School - - - -
Magila Primary School - - - -
Mahange Primary School - - - -
Mamba Primary School - - - -
Mashine Primary School - - - -
Mbuzii Primary School - - - -
Mponde Primary School - - - -
Msongolo Primary School - - - -
Mtunda Primary School - - - -
Kwesine Primary School - - - -
Shashui Primary School - - - -
Soni Primary School - - - -
Tekwa Primary School - - - -
Vuga Primary School - - - -
Vuluni Primary School - - - -
Zeba Primary School - - - -
St Joseph Seminary - - - -
Kifungilo Girls' Secondary School - - - -
Kwamzuza Primary School - - - -
Kihitu Primary School - - - -
Kiluwai Primary School - - - -
Kitambi Primary School - - - -
Kivilicha Primary School - - - -
Kivumo Primary School - - - -
Kwadoe Primary School - - - -
Kwalei Primary School - - - -
Kwamongo Primary School - - - -
Kongei Secondary School - - - -
Kwang'wenda Primary School - - - -
Kwehangala Primary School - - - -
Kwekitui Primary School - - - -
Kwemihafa Primary School - - - -
Kwemvumo Primary School - - - -
Kwendoghoi Primary School - - - -
Kwengeza Primary School - - - -
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Hotels in Soni

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maweni Farm Lodge
Mkuzu Creek

Train Stations in Soni

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Makuyuni
Mombo

Bus Stations in Soni

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Soni Bus Station

Gas Stations in Soni

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TZ #12716163382
TZ #2498075914
TZ #4363680560

Airports Near Soni

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tanga AirportTGTMedium Airport
Kwajoni Airport-Small Airport
Mashado Airport-Small Airport
Mombo Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Soni

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Calvario

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Waterfalls
2
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soni

What is the population of Soni?

Soni has a population of 12,402 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 412.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Soni?

Soni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches.

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