Bashanet Population 2026

Bashanet has a population of 19,087, making it the #180 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Manyara. It is about 282× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,087

Rank in Tanzania

#180

Coordinates

4.23°S, 35.42°E

~2,044 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

219 km

136 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Manyara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Babati	67,445	#46
Mbulu	45,384	#60
Magugu	26,131	#114
Katesh	21,462	#153
Basotu	20,937	#160
Dareda	19,876	#172
Dongobesh	18,864	#185
Nangwa	18,595	#188

Cities near Bashanet

Dareda19,876 people · ~15 km away
Dongobesh18,864 people · ~19 km away
Nangwa18,595 people · ~26 km away
Katesh21,462 people · ~33 km away
Babati67,445 people · ~37 km away
Basotu20,937 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bashanet?

Bashanet has a population of 19,087 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #180 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Bashanet in?

Bashanet is located in Manyara, Tanzania.

Is Bashanet the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 219 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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