Katerero Population 2026

Katerero has a population of 18,430, making it the #190 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kagera. It is about 292× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,430

Rank in Tanzania

#190

Coordinates

1.40°S, 31.73°E

~1,164 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

692 km

430 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
Ngara	16,890	#207

Cities near Katerero

Bukoba144,938 people · ~12 km away
Kamachumu15,701 people · ~27 km away
Nsunga20,049 people · ~47 km away
Nshamba19,815 people · ~49 km away
Mhalamba25,000 people · ~135 km away
Chato30,000 people · ~138 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Katerero?

Katerero has a population of 18,430 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #190 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Katerero in?

Katerero is located in Kagera, Tanzania.

Is Katerero the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 692 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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