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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
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$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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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 2025-12-05.
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 55/100.
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