Butiama Population 2026

Butiama has a population of 16,376, making it the #211 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mara. It is about 329× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,376

Rank in Tanzania

#211

Coordinates

1.77°S, 33.97°E

~1,500 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

528 km

328 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bunda	182,970	#24
Musoma	164,172	#25
Tarime	133,043	#29
Nansio	44,000	#65
Mugumu	29,000	#104
Sirari	25,000	#119
Muriti	20,254	#162
Matongo	20,000	#171

Cities near Butiama

Nyamuswa16,507 people · ~16 km away
Bunda182,970 people · ~30 km away
Musoma164,172 people · ~35 km away
Tarime133,043 people · ~64 km away
Matongo20,000 people · ~70 km away
Shirati18,904 people · ~70 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Butiama?

Butiama has a population of 16,376 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #211 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Butiama in?

Butiama is located in Mara, Tanzania.

Is Butiama the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 528 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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