Location & Surroundings
Kigongo is a settlement in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania, at 91 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Magomeni, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Dodoma is about 390 km to the west. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 12 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 46' 0" S, 39° 12' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 91 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11,431 p/km²
- Built-up 18.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:34
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Nearby
Weather in Kigongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 5.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 31.2 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 930 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
5.9 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 31.2 | 5.9 | 77 | 53 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 3.7 | 87 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 184.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 2.2 | 53 | 76 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 2.4 | 51 | 60 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 157.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.2 | 5.8 | 84 | 51 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 929.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 4.7 | 100 | 79 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 190.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 3.1 | 70 | 77 | 1,011.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 1.7 | 18 | 70 | 1,014.9 | 0.06 / 0.18 | 100 | 41.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.3 | 5.6 | 73 | 51 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 6 | 758.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 4.9 | 101 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 191.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 2.9 | 59 | 78 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 3.2 | 41 | 59 | 1,013.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 92 | 145.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.0 | 5.5 | 78 | 48 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 939.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigongo?
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 5.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 31.2 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 930 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 Kigongo today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kigongo?
Local time is 23:34. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kigongo?
Kigongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kigongo?
DEM 91 m.
Where is Kigongo located?
It is at -6.76667, 39.20000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigongo in?
It is in Tanzania.