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Bukoba
City in Kagera, Tanzania
Overview
Bukoba, set on the western shore of Lake Victoria, is a lively town with a blend of Swahili and Bantu heritage. The city serves as the gateway to Tanzania's northwest, known for its scenic lake views, busy markets, and relaxed atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Kagera
Population
144,938
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-1.33°, 31.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$410
Local Cost
$178
Local Income
$120
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
23.0°C
Record High
30.5°C
Record Low
16.9°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1323 mm
Internet Speed
46 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
13
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BKZ
Distance
1 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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