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Location & Surroundings

Katesh is a town in Manyara, Tanzania with 21,462 inhabitants, at 1,724 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nangwa, 10 km to the northeast. The national capital Dodoma is about 185 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lake Manyara Airport, about 135 km away.

Also known as: Ghatesh

Overview

Katesh is town in Manyara Region, Tanzania.

It is located in Hanang District, Tanzania.

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Basic Data

  • Country Tanzania
  • Located in Hanang District
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    4° 31' 29" S, 35° 23' 6" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1724 m
  • Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 21,462
  • Pop. Density 4,916 p/km²
  • Built-up 19.8%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Shilling (TZS)
  • Phone Prefix +255

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Alternate Names

Ghatesh

Weather in Katesh

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katesh, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 17.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 29.7 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 968 W/m2.

Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
3.2 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
49 %
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 17.2 3.2 62 64 1,013.0 - / 0.00 49 0.0 n/a
6h 21.2 4.5 66 58 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 82 126.7 n/a
12h 29.7 3.9 98 19 1,007.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 967.7 n/a
18h 22.1 2.8 83 33 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 58 204.1 n/a
Tomorrow 17.7 3.4 58 63 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 57 0.0 n/a
30h 22.6 3.9 54 54 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 86 139.5 n/a
36h 30.4 3.9 101 23 1,007.5 0.00 / 0.00 56 894.6 n/a
42h 22.3 3.6 26 51 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 50 165.1 n/a
Sunday 18.1 3.2 48 78 1,013.8 0.87 / 0.87 48 0.0 n/a
54h 23.0 2.9 52 54 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.26 2 137.6 n/a
60h 30.1 4.7 90 25 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.00 89 864.7 n/a
66h 22.6 1.6 44 49 1,014.5 0.09 / 0.09 39 140.7 n/a
Monday 17.9 2.3 38 79 1,015.1 0.60 / 0.69 3 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katesh?
Now 17.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 29.7 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 968 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 Katesh today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Katesh?
Local time is 12:14. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Katesh?
Katesh is a populated place.
How many people live in Katesh?
Population about 21,462.
What is the elevation of Katesh?
DEM 1,724 m.
Where is Katesh located?
It is at -4.52483, 35.38490 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katesh in?
It is in Tanzania.

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Last updated 2024-12-02
geonames https://www.geonames.org/158178

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