Geita Population 2026

Geita has a population of 318,006, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Geita. Roughly 0.4% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

318,006

Rank in Tanzania

#10

Coordinates

2.87°S, 32.23°E

~1,268 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

535 km

332 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Geita

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Ushirombo	95,052	#37
Katoro	75,000	#44
Uyovu	60,849	#49
Buseresere	52,870	#50
Masumbwe	50,000	#55
Diobahika	45,000	#63
Chato	30,000	#99
Kasamwa	27,681	#109

Cities near Geita

Kasamwa27,681 people · ~22 km away
Katoro75,000 people · ~36 km away
Mhalamba25,000 people · ~41 km away
Buseresere52,870 people · ~43 km away
Sengerema110,000 people · ~52 km away
Chato30,000 people · ~58 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Geita?

Geita has a population of 318,006 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Geita in?

Geita is located in Geita, Tanzania.

Is Geita the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 535 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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