Kabanga Population 2026

Kabanga has a population of 19,421, making it the #178 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kagera. It is about 277× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,421

Rank in Tanzania

#178

Coordinates

2.64°S, 30.47°E

~1,608 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

704 km

437 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kagera

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bukoba	144,938	#26
Biharamulo	34,038	#85
Bugarama	32,494	#90
Rulenge	22,069	#148
Nsunga	20,049	#164
Nshamba	19,815	#173
Katerero	18,430	#190
Ngara	16,890	#207

Cities near Kabanga

Rulenge22,069 people · ~20 km away
Ngara16,890 people · ~25 km away
Bugarama32,494 people · ~27 km away
Kakonko24,688 people · ~90 km away
Biharamulo34,038 people · ~93 km away
Kibondo28,666 people · ~109 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kabanga?

Kabanga has a population of 19,421 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #178 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kabanga in?

Kabanga is located in Kagera, Tanzania.

Is Kabanga the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 704 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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