Bukoba Population 2026

Bukoba has a population of 144,938, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kagera. Roughly 0.2% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

144,938

Rank in Tanzania

#26

Coordinates

1.33°S, 31.81°E

~1,149 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

692 km

430 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kagera

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Biharamulo	34,038	#85
Bugarama	32,494	#90
Rulenge	22,069	#148
Nsunga	20,049	#164
Nshamba	19,815	#173
Kabanga	19,421	#178
Katerero	18,430	#190
Ngara	16,890	#207

Cities near Bukoba

Katerero18,430 people · ~12 km away
Kamachumu15,701 people · ~38 km away
Nsunga20,049 people · ~51 km away
Nshamba19,815 people · ~59 km away
Mhalamba25,000 people · ~141 km away
Muriti20,254 people · ~143 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bukoba?

Bukoba has a population of 144,938 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Bukoba in?

Bukoba is located in Kagera, Tanzania.

Is Bukoba the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 692 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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