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Tarime, Tanzania
Mara · Tanzania
Tarime is a large city in Mara, Tanzania with a population of 133,043. Elevation: 4,587 ft (1,398 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tarime
Tarime is a large town in northwestern Mara Region, Tanzania. The town is the location of the district capital of Tarime District. The main Tanzania-Kenyan border crossing in Sirari is less than 20km away from Tarime and can be reached by following the paved trunk road T4.
People
Climate
| Population | 133,043 |
| Population Density | 418 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,587 ft (1,398 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.3500°, 34.3667° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Mara |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.8 inches (1,240 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tarime
Tarime is a large city in Tanzania (Mara) with a population of 133,043. The city sits at an elevation of 4,587 feet (1,398 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Tarime
Tarime 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.0°F |
| 31% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,587 ft (1,398 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.3500°N, 34.3667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in |
Tarime has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.1") and July the driest (1.4").
Schools in Tarime
60+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamasara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkongore Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkende Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ncharo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwibari Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mturu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mtingiro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mtahuru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mogabiri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mapinduzi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Magena Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Machori Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibumaye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kenyamanyori Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kemange Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ntaburo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhemba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buguti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugosi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Binagi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Azimio Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kotwo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| BUKWE SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| NYANDOTO SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| MOGABIRI SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Nkende Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwera Vision Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rebu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamisangura Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kikomori Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mtahuru | - | - | - | - |
| Tumaini primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Abainano Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Weigita Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wakulima Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Turugeti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tumaini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamwigura Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyambeche Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyagisya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkerege Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masota Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiterere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitenga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamisangura Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kewamamba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Keisaka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Turwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tarime Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tagota Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sabasaba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ronsoti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Regoryo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rebu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyansurura Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyandoto Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamwino Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamisangura Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyagesese Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tarime
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Tarime
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borenga Market | |||||
| Kubhiguku Market | |||||
| Merambota Marketplace | |||||
| Soko kuu Sirari | |||||
| Soko la matunda Sirari |
Hotels in Tarime
24 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tarime
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tarime
18 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tarime
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tarime
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tarime
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tarime
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | MRE | Medium Airport |
| Angama Mara Airport | ANA | Small Airport |
| Arroket Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buhemba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Ikoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Intona Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kichwa Tembo Airport | KTJ | Small Airport |
| Kilgoris Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisii Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kogatende Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mara Shikar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mara-Olkiombo Airport | OLX | Small Airport |
| Migori Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mugumu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Musiara Airstrip | MDR | Small Airport |
| Musoma Airport | MUZ | Small Airport |
| North Mara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sasakwa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tarime Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tarime
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Tarime Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tarime
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| DHQ Tarime Division | |
| Kanisa katoliki Tarime | |
| Msikiti wa ijumaa tarime | |
| The salvation Army Sabasaba. |
Quick Facts
Around Tarime
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇹🇿 About Tanzania
Frequently Asked Questions About Tarime
What is the population of Tarime?
Tarime has a population of 133,043 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 418 people per square mile, spread across 318.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tarime?
Tarime has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches.