Kakonko Population 2026

Kakonko has a population of 24,688, making it the #126 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kigoma. It is about 218× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,688

Rank in Tanzania

#126

Coordinates

3.28°S, 30.96°E

~1,245 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

619 km

384 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kigoma

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Kasulu	238,321	#16
Kigoma	232,388	#18
Nguruka	39,135	#72
Kibondo	28,666	#105
Uvinza	24,650	#127
Mwandiga	16,822	#208

Cities near Kakonko

Kibondo28,666 people · ~43 km away
Uyovu60,849 people · ~62 km away
Diobahika45,000 people · ~62 km away
Bugarama32,494 people · ~67 km away
Rulenge22,069 people · ~73 km away
Biharamulo34,038 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kakonko?

Kakonko has a population of 24,688 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #126 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kakonko in?

Kakonko is located in Kigoma, Tanzania.

Is Kakonko the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 619 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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