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Kahama
City in Shinyanga, Tanzania
Overview
Kahama is a lively town in the Shinyanga Region of Tanzania, known for its mining industry and lively local markets. While smaller than the region's biggest cities, it offers visitors an authentic Tanzanian urban experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Shinyanga
Population
36,014
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-3.83°, 32.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$398
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$130
Cashless
25
English
25
Temperature
23.2°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
22.6°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
9.7°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
1002 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
35 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
23
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KBH
Distance
10 km
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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 2025-12-05.
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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