Katesh Population 2026

Katesh has a population of 21,462, making it the #153 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Manyara. It is about 251× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,462

Rank in Tanzania

#153

Coordinates

4.52°S, 35.38°E

~1,724 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

187 km

116 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Manyara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Babati	67,445	#46
Mbulu	45,384	#60
Magugu	26,131	#114
Basotu	20,937	#160
Dareda	19,876	#172
Bashanet	19,087	#180
Dongobesh	18,864	#185
Nangwa	18,595	#188

Cities near Katesh

Nangwa18,595 people · ~10 km away
Bashanet19,087 people · ~33 km away
Basotu20,937 people · ~38 km away
Dareda19,876 people · ~39 km away
Dongobesh18,864 people · ~51 km away
Babati67,445 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Katesh?

Katesh has a population of 21,462 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #153 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Katesh in?

Katesh is located in Manyara, Tanzania.

Is Katesh the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 187 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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