Updated Jan 26, 2026
KEY STATS
618K
Population
1,590 km2
Area
31 Mbps
Internet
UTC+03:00
Timezone
ARK (6km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru in northern Tanzania, Arusha pulses with safari energy as the gateway to Serengeti and Kilimanjaro, drawing digital nomads with its year-round mild climate and reliable internet in co-working spots. The city's blend of Maasai markets and international NGOs fosters a vibrant expat scene perfect for remote workers seeking adventure between tasks.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Tanzania
Region
Eastern Africa
Population
618K
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Currency
TZS
Language
English
Airport
ARK
GPS
-3.37, 36.68
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 31 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
Connections
Arusha has 3 sister cities worldwide
Travel
ARK airport just 6 km from the city center
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,224 total POIs 0.8 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
118
Cafes
20
Bars
47
Fast Food
15
Shopping
Supermarkets
22
Convenience
31
Shopping Malls
5
Healthcare
Hospitals
28
Clinics
46
Pharmacies
45
Education
Schools
193
Universities
21
Libraries
5
Recreation
Parks
15
Playgrounds
10
Sports
39
Cinemas
3
Museums
5
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
18
Train Stations
1
Fuel Stations
54
Services
Banks
31
ATMs
36
Post Offices
6
Police
12
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
31 Mbps
Download
26 Mbps
Upload
26ms
Latency
1,870
Tests
692
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Mar - Nov
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F
18°
M
19°
A
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J
20°
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A
20°
S
19°
O
18°
N
18°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 19 C Range: 20.4 - 17.6 C Rain: 1,346 mm/year Sunshine: 3,720 h/year
CITY SCORES
88.9
Nomad Index
B
Livability
41.4
Culture
59.0
Overall
AIRPORT
ARK
Arusha Airport
6 km from center
Very close — ~9 min ride
FUN FACTS
The city is the capital of the Arusha Region.
It has a population of 617,631 people.
It hosts the African Court of the African Union and is the capital of the East African Community.
Arusha is a multicultural region with a majority Tanzanian population of mixed backgrounds: indigenous African, Arab-Tanzanian and Indian-Tanzanian population, plus a small European and North American minority population.
Religions of the Arusha region population include Christianity, Islam, Sikhism and Hinduism.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Arusha known for?
Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru in northern Tanzania, Arusha pulses with safari energy as the gateway to Serengeti and Kilimanjaro, drawing digital nomads with its year-round mild climate and reliable internet in co-working spots. The city's blend of Maasai markets and international NGOs fosters a vibrant expat scene perfect for remote workers seeking adventure between tasks.
How fast is the internet in Arusha?
Arusha has an average download speed of 31 Mbps and upload speed of 26 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Arusha?
Arusha has an average year-round temperature of approximately 19 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Arusha?
Arusha is served by ARK (Arusha Airport), approximately 6 km from the city center.
What is the population of Arusha?
The population of Arusha is approximately 618K.
What infrastructure does Arusha have?
Arusha has 1,224 mapped points of interest, including 118 restaurants, 28 hospitals, 193 schools.
What country is Arusha in?
Arusha is located in Tanzania.