Bagamoyo Population 2026
Bagamoyo has a population of 82,426, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Pwani. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
82,426
Rank in Tanzania
#42
Coordinates
6.44°S, 38.90°E
~13 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
351 km
218 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Bagamoyo?
Bagamoyo has a population of 82,426 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Bagamoyo in?
Bagamoyo is located in Pwani, Tanzania.
Is Bagamoyo the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 351 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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