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Marangu
City in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Overview
Marangu is a picturesque gateway village on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, famous as the starting point for the popular Marangu Route up Africa's tallest peak. The area boasts lush landscapes, lively Chagga culture, and a welcoming atmosphere for trekkers and visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Kilimanjaro
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-3.28°, 37.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$485
Local Cost
$265
Local Income
$115
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
23.8°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
21.4°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
10.2°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
699 mm
Internet Speed
28 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
QSI
Distance
23 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
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 60/100.
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