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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 · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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