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Butiama
City in Mara, Tanzania
Overview
Butiama is a small, historic town in Tanzania's Mara region, best known as the birthplace of Julius Nyerere, the nation's founding father. The town offers a peaceful atmosphere, with strong cultural roots and beautiful rural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Mara
Population
16,376
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-1.77°, 33.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$355
Local Cost
$158
Local Income
$110
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
23.9°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
23.8°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
13.2°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
998 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MUZ
Distance
35 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-06.
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 45/100.
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