Buseresere Population 2026

Buseresere has a population of 52,870, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Geita. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 102× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

52,870

Rank in Tanzania

#50

Coordinates

3.05°S, 31.89°E

~1,241 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

550 km

342 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Geita

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Geita	318,006	#10
Ushirombo	95,052	#37
Katoro	75,000	#44
Uyovu	60,849	#49
Masumbwe	50,000	#55
Diobahika	45,000	#63
Chato	30,000	#99
Kasamwa	27,681	#109

Cities near Buseresere

Katoro75,000 people · ~8 km away
Geita318,006 people · ~43 km away
Chato30,000 people · ~48 km away
Uyovu60,849 people · ~48 km away
Ushirombo95,052 people · ~50 km away
Diobahika45,000 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Buseresere?

Buseresere has a population of 52,870 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Buseresere in?

Buseresere is located in Geita, Tanzania.

Is Buseresere the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 550 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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