Location & Surroundings
Karitu is a third-order administrative division in Tabora, Tanzania, at 1,255 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukene, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Dodoma is about 370 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Buzwagi Airport, 59 km away.
Overview
Karitu is DE Ward (Bezirk) des Distrikts Nzega, Region Tabora, Tansania.
It is located in Nzega District, Tanzania.
The population is about 10,241 (2022).
It covers about 104 square kilometre.
Basic Data
- Country Tanzania
- Located in Nzega District
- Area 104 square kilometre
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 17' 46" S, 32° 58' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1255 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 211 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:24
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Mountains & Terrain in Karitu
Weather in Karitu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karitu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 34.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 945 W/m2.
Temperature
33.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (58 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,007.2 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 33.7 | 2.1 | 58 | 21 | 1,007.2 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 0.8 | 161 | 32 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 102.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 2.3 | 87 | 33 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 3.6 | 93 | 32 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 109.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.9 | 3.0 | 76 | 17 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 945.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 4.8 | 91 | 25 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 222.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 4.4 | 95 | 50 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 4.5 | 99 | 44 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 99.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 35.0 | 3.7 | 88 | 14 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 920.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 3.5 | 102 | 20 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 261.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 3.6 | 113 | 39 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 4.2 | 86 | 42 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 110.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.6 | 2.6 | 82 | 20 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 883.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karitu?
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 34.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 945 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 Karitu today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Karitu?
Local time is 00:24. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Karitu?
Karitu is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Karitu?
DEM 1,255 m.
Where is Karitu located?
It is at -4.29599, 32.97675 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karitu in?
It is in Tanzania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)