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
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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
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:04
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Katesh
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katesh, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 23.4 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 843 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
5.2 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,018.4 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 18.7 | 5.2 | 90 | 63 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 4.2 | 78 | 84 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.0 | 5.9 | 77 | 69 | 1,021.6 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 44 | 79.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 5.1 | 93 | 41 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 25 | 842.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.0 | 5.1 | 96 | 69 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 239.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.2 | 3.6 | 68 | 87 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 4.8 | 79 | 68 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 4.6 | 95 | 27 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 817.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.6 | 4.9 | 86 | 62 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 241.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.2 | 4.5 | 75 | 83 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.5 | 4.8 | 79 | 79 | 1,020.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 71 | 47.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 4.2 | 84 | 44 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 651.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.2 | 4.3 | 71 | 70 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 233.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katesh?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 23.4 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 843 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 06:29 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Katesh?
Local time is 04:04. 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.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
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