Location & Surroundings
Basotu is a town in Manyara, Tanzania with 20,937 inhabitants, at 1,609 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mtinko, 33 km to the southwest. The national capital Dodoma is about 215 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lake Manyara Airport, about 135 km away.
Overview
Basotu is DE Siedlung in Tansania.
It is located in Manyara Region, Tanzania.
Basic Data
- Country Tanzania
- Located in Manyara Region
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 22' 0" S, 35° 5' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1609 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 20,937
- Pop. Density 460 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:12
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Basotu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basotu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 24.7 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 921 W/m2.
Temperature
14.4 C
Wind
4.9 m/s E (99 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 14.4 | 4.9 | 99 | 84 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 6.8 | 98 | 58 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 106.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 6.5 | 103 | 38 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 920.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 6.4 | 104 | 68 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 186.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.2 | 5.4 | 100 | 76 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.1 | 6.1 | 100 | 60 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 4.8 | 110 | 24 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 912.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 6.2 | 105 | 57 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 192.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.9 | 5.3 | 97 | 85 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 6.7 | 101 | 64 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 102.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 5.3 | 111 | 36 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 878.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.0 | 4.9 | 90 | 64 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 125.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.8 | 5.0 | 90 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basotu?
Now 14.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 24.7 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 921 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Basotu today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Basotu?
Local time is 14:12. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Basotu?
Basotu is a populated place.
How many people live in Basotu?
Population about 20,937.
What is the elevation of Basotu?
DEM 1,609 m.
Where is Basotu located?
It is at -4.36667, 35.08333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basotu in?
It is in Tanzania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry