Basotu Population 2026

Basotu has a population of 20,937, making it the #160 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Manyara. It is about 257× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,937

Rank in Tanzania

#160

Coordinates

4.37°S, 35.08°E

~1,609 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

214 km

133 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
Dareda	19,876	#172
Bashanet	19,087	#180
Dongobesh	18,864	#185
Nangwa	18,595	#188

Cities near Basotu

Mtinko26,725 people · ~33 km away
Katesh21,462 people · ~38 km away
Bashanet19,087 people · ~40 km away
Ilongero17,342 people · ~41 km away
Nangwa18,595 people · ~42 km away
Dongobesh18,864 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Basotu?

Basotu has a population of 20,937 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #160 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Basotu in?

Basotu is located in Manyara, Tanzania.

Is Basotu the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 214 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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