Kahama Population 2026

Kahama has a population of 453,654, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Shinyanga. Roughly 0.6% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

453,654

Rank in Tanzania

Coordinates

3.83°S, 32.60°E

~1,249 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

434 km

270 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shinyanga

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Shinyanga	139,727	#28
Old Shinyanga	23,747	#133
Songwa	23,618	#136
Mwadui	23,296	#139
Tinde	22,082	#147
Mhango	21,553	#151
Isaka	21,094	#155
Kishapu	16,371	#212

Cities near Kahama

Isaka21,094 people · ~38 km away
Masumbwe50,000 people · ~51 km away
Tinde22,082 people · ~67 km away
Mhango21,553 people · ~67 km away
Nzega125,193 people · ~77 km away
Ushirombo95,052 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kahama?

Kahama has a population of 453,654 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kahama in?

Kahama is located in Shinyanga, Tanzania.

Is Kahama the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 434 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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