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Usa River, Tanzania

Arusha · Tanzania

Usa River is a small city in Arusha, Tanzania with a population of 21,000. Elevation: 3,927 ft (1,197 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,000 Population 39/sq mi density
3,927 ft Elevation 1,197 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
29.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Usa River

Usa River (Usariver) ist eine Kleinstadt und ein Verwaltungsbezirk (Ward) des Distrikts Meru in der tansanischen Region Arusha.

People

Population21,000
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain29.1 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation3,927 ft (1,197 m)
Population21,000
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation3,927 ft (1,197 m)
Coordinates-3.3667°, 36.8500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceArusha
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation29.1 inches (740 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Usa River

Usa River is a small city in Tanzania (Arusha) with a population of 21,000. The city sits at an elevation of 3,927 feet (1,197 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Usa River

Usa River has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 541 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 45.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 45.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 69.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 155.6
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 81.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 10.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 5.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 9.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 8.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 14.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 46.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 48.0
Usa River has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,927 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above Tanzania avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,927 ft (1,197 m)
Area537.1 sq mi (1,391.0 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates-3.3667°N, 36.8500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 9.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.4 on May 7, 2025.

Jul 17, 2007 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.9 89 km
May 15, 1990 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.5 111 km
Aug 20, 2007 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.4 96 km
May 15, 1990 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania M5.4 124 km
Jul 15, 2007 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.4 94 km
Apr 11, 1993 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania M5.3 145 km
Jul 17, 2007 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.3 98 km
Jul 15, 2007 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.3 83 km
Feb 22, 1991 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania M5.2 134 km
Jul 26, 2007 76 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 121 km
Jul 18, 2007 67 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 107 km
Aug 18, 2007 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 93 km
Apr 5, 1990 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.1 117 km
Jul 26, 1990 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.9 120 km
Jul 18, 2007 78 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.9 125 km
Jul 16, 2007 79 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.9 126 km
Aug 20, 2019 7 km WSW of Naberera, Tanzania M4.8 95 km
Jul 18, 2007 68 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.8 124 km
Aug 7, 2007 55 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.8 110 km
Jul 16, 2007 70 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.7 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 17 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 124 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 9.5 in Wettest
May 69°F (21°C) 5.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in Coldest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in

Usa River has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.5") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Usa River

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maji ya Chai Primary School - - - -
The Voice Secondary School - - - -
Usa-River Academy Secondary School - - - -
Chem Chem Primary School - - - -
Dolly Primary School - - - -
Faye Crane Chemchem Primary School - - - -
Kikatiti Primary School - - - -
Kikwe Primary School - - - -
Kilimani Primary School - - - -
Kitefu Primary School - - - -
Kwaugoro Primary School - - - -
Leganga Primary School - - - -
Shule ya Sekundari Kikwe - - - -
Manyata Primary School - - - -
Maroroni Primary School - - - -
Maweni Primary School - - - -
Migandini Primary School - - - -
Ngyeku Primary School - - - -
Surumala Primary School - - - -
Tuvaile Primary School - - - -
Uraki Primary School - - - -
Usa River Primary School - - - -
Kennedy House International School - - - -
leganga school - - - -
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Radio Stations near Usa River

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Usa River

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arusha Declaration Museum
Cultural Heritage Museum
German Boma
Natural History National Museum
Natural History National Museum (hominids aisle)

Libraries in Usa River

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arusha Library0.0
IAA library0.0
IAA library0.0
IAA LIBRARY0.0
IAA LIBRARY0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Tanzania Conservation Resource Centre0.0
Tanzania Conservation Resource Centre0.0
TCDC Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Usa River

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arusha City Great Market
Fruit Market
Kilombero East Market
Kilombero Produce Market
Samunge Market
Sanawari Market
Sanya Market
SOKO MJINGA
Tengeru market

Hotels in Usa River

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amani Villa
Amani villa
Arumeru River Lodge
Arumeru River Lodge
Dik Dik Hotel
Hotel Mr. Bodo
Makeseni Lodge
Mt. Meru Game Lodge
Mzunguu''s hotel, bar & restaurant
Ngare Sero Mountain Retreat
Rivertrees Country Inn

Restaurants in Usa River

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Africando Resort
Dik Dik Hotel
Dinnah Bar
Green Hills of Africa
Jonas
Kas Cafe Restaurant
MaMo
Mt. Meru Game Lodge
Rotterdam Garden

Clinics in Usa River

9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dream Molecular Health Labs
Juakali Dispensary
Karangai Dispensary
Kikatiti Lutheran Dispensary
Kitefu Dispensary
Lumen Cristi Dispensary
Maisha Health Care Dispensary
Maji ya Chai Dispensary
USA River Health Centre

Train Stations in Usa River

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Usa River, Arusha

Gas Stations in Usa River

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AIC Ltd
Camel Oil
Haas
Lake Oil
Meru
Meru
Meru District Office
Munio
TZ #11422619824
TZ #282575385

Banks in Usa River

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CRDB Bank
Exim bank
Tanzanian Postal Bank

Golf Courses in Usa River

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kilimanjaro Golf Course
Kilimanjaro Golf Course

Breweries in Usa River

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Twiga Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Usa River

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Usa River

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kilimanjaro International AirportJROLarge Airport
Amboseli AirportASVMedium Airport
Arusha AirportARKMedium Airport
Kimana Airstrip-Small Airport
Kitumbeine Airport-Small Airport
Merugoi Airport-Small Airport
Moshi AirportQSISmall Airport
Mountain Side Airport-Small Airport
Oloitoktok Airport-Small Airport
Tawi Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Tortilis Camp Airstrip-Small Airport
TPC Airport-Small Airport
West Kilimanjaro Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Usa River

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Usa River post office

Treatment Centers in Usa River

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Plaster House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Usa River

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jehovah witness
MT.stephano church

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 Usa River

What is the population of Usa River?

Usa River has a population of 21,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 537.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Usa River?

Usa River has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches.

Nearby Cities

Nkoaranga 14,738 pop · 2.3 mi Poli 9,568 pop · 2.3 mi Kingori 22,839 pop · 10.9 mi Arusha 617,631 pop · 11.5 mi Mbuguni 49,801 pop · 15.4 mi Merelani 50,000 pop · 16.2 mi Boma la Ngombe 37,538 pop · 20.8 mi Monduli 5,694 pop · 28.0 mi Moshi 221,733 pop · 33.4 mi Longido 9,403 pop · 45.0 mi Makuyuni 20,000 pop · 53.3 mi Oloitokitok 10,568 pop · 54.7 mi Tarakea 18,000 pop · 55.4 mi Namanga 14,922 pop · 56.5 mi
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