Mara, Tanzania · Africa
Butiama sits on the route: 30 minutes from Nyamuswa.
Butiama is a town located in Mara, Tanzania. With a population of 16,376, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Butiama sits in Tanzania. It's in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Butiama to your route.
Butiama is a town and capital of Butiama District, located in Mara Region in northern Tanzania. The town of Butiama is the birthplace of Julius Nyerere, the founding father and the first president of Tanzania. Butiama is also the homeland of the Zanaki people, of which the founding father was a member. The MwalimuRead more
Nyerere Museum Centre is located in the town and is the town's biggest attraction.
Several things have been named Butiama because of its significance to Tanzanian history, including the ferry MV Butiama that operates between Mwanza and Ukerewe.
According to the 2002 Tanzania National Census, the population of Butiama was 15,383.
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Butiama is located in Mara, Tanzania, Africa. The coordinates are -1.7667 latitude, 33.9667 longitude.
Butiama has a population of approximately 16,376 people, making it a town in Tanzania.
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