Babati Population 2026

Babati has a population of 67,445, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Manyara. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 80× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

Location of Babati (capital Dodoma shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

67,445

Rank in Tanzania

#46

Coordinates

4.22°S, 35.75°E

~1,351 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

217 km

135 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Manyara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mbulu	45,384	#60
Magugu	26,131	#114
Katesh	21,462	#153
Basotu	20,937	#160
Dareda	19,876	#172
Bashanet	19,087	#180
Dongobesh	18,864	#185
Nangwa	18,595	#188

Cities near Babati

Galappo18,528 people · ~12 km away
Dareda19,876 people · ~22 km away
Magugu26,131 people · ~22 km away
Bashanet19,087 people · ~37 km away
Nangwa18,595 people · ~43 km away
Dongobesh18,864 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Babati?

Babati has a population of 67,445 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Babati in?

Babati is located in Manyara, Tanzania.

Is Babati the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 217 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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