Bariadi Population 2026
Bariadi has a population of 260,927, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Simiyu. Roughly 0.4% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
260,927
Rank in Tanzania
#15
Coordinates
2.80°S, 33.98°E
~1,282 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
422 km
262 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Simiyu
| City | Population | Rank in Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Somanda | 33,932 | #87 |
| Kisesa | 29,804 | #100 |
| Shanwa | 28,000 | #107 |
| Nyalikungu | 24,648 | #128 |
| Lalago | 22,551 | #145 |
| Maswa | 22,025 | #149 |
| Mwanhuzi | 21,664 | #150 |
| Nyakabindi | 18,428 | #191 |
Cities near Bariadi
- Maswa22,025 people · ~13 km away
- Nyakabindi18,428 people · ~19 km away
- Kisesa29,804 people · ~37 km away
- Shanwa28,000 people · ~47 km away
- Nyalikungu24,648 people · ~48 km away
- Malampaka16,916 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bariadi?
Bariadi has a population of 260,927 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Bariadi in?
Bariadi is located in Simiyu, Tanzania.
Is Bariadi the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 422 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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