Hedaru Population 2026

Hedaru has a population of 21,000, making it the #158 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kilimanjaro. It is about 256× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,000

Rank in Tanzania

#158

Coordinates

4.50°S, 37.90°E

~640 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

303 km

188 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kilimanjaro

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Moshi	221,733	#19
Boma la Ngombe	37,538	#75
Same	34,322	#84
Usangi	21,000	#156
Tarakea	18,000	#194
Lembeni	16,008	#216

Cities near Hedaru

Makuyuni15,516 people · ~34 km away
Mazinde20,534 people · ~48 km away
Matui20,241 people · ~51 km away
Same34,322 people · ~52 km away
Lushoto34,000 people · ~53 km away
Lembeni16,008 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hedaru?

Hedaru has a population of 21,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #158 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Hedaru in?

Hedaru is located in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Is Hedaru the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 303 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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