Kamachumu Population 2026

Kamachumu has a population of 15,701, making it the #217 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kagera. It is about 343× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,701

Rank in Tanzania

#217

Coordinates

1.62°S, 31.62°E

~1,496 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

682 km

424 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
Kabanga	19,421	#178
Katerero	18,430	#190

Cities near Kamachumu

Nshamba19,815 people · ~21 km away
Katerero18,430 people · ~27 km away
Bukoba144,938 people · ~38 km away
Nsunga20,049 people · ~58 km away
Chato30,000 people · ~114 km away
Mhalamba25,000 people · ~115 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kamachumu?

Kamachumu has a population of 15,701 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #217 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kamachumu in?

Kamachumu is located in Kagera, Tanzania.

Is Kamachumu the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 682 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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