Chato Population 2026
Chato has a population of 30,000, making it the #99 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Geita. It is about 179× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,000
Rank in Tanzania
#99
Coordinates
2.64°S, 31.77°E
~1,150 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
590 km
366 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Geita
Cities near Chato
- Mhalamba25,000 people · ~28 km away
- Katoro75,000 people · ~44 km away
- Buseresere52,870 people · ~48 km away
- Biharamulo34,038 people · ~51 km away
- Geita318,006 people · ~58 km away
- Uyovu60,849 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chato?
Chato has a population of 30,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #99 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Chato in?
Chato is located in Geita, Tanzania.
Is Chato the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 590 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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