Kasamwa Population 2026

Kasamwa has a population of 27,681, making it the #109 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Geita. It is about 194× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,681

Rank in Tanzania

#109

Coordinates

2.85°S, 32.43°E

~1,199 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

520 km

323 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Geita

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Geita	318,006	#10
Ushirombo	95,052	#37
Katoro	75,000	#44
Uyovu	60,849	#49
Buseresere	52,870	#50
Masumbwe	50,000	#55
Diobahika	45,000	#63
Chato	30,000	#99

Cities near Kasamwa

Geita318,006 people · ~22 km away
Sengerema110,000 people · ~32 km away
Mhalamba25,000 people · ~56 km away
Katoro75,000 people · ~58 km away
Mwanza1,104,521 people · ~64 km away
Buseresere52,870 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kasamwa?

Kasamwa has a population of 27,681 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #109 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kasamwa in?

Kasamwa is located in Geita, Tanzania.

Is Kasamwa the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 520 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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