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Kitama
City in Mtwara, Tanzania
Overview
Kitama is a small, lively town in the Mtwara region of southern Tanzania, known for its rural landscapes and welcoming community. The town is a gateway to the lesser-explored corners of Tanzania's southern coast, blending authentic Swahili culture with serene countryside charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Mtwara
Population
16,232
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-10.72°, 39.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$405
Local Cost
$262
Local Income
$85
Cashless
20
English
35
Temperature
25.4°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
23.6°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
15.5°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1485 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NND
Distance
40 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 60/100.
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