Katoro Population 2026

Katoro has a population of 75,000, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Geita. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

75,000

Rank in Tanzania

#44

Coordinates

3.00°S, 31.93°E

~1,297 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

550 km

342 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Geita

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Geita	318,006	#10
Ushirombo	95,052	#37
Uyovu	60,849	#49
Buseresere	52,870	#50
Masumbwe	50,000	#55
Diobahika	45,000	#63
Chato	30,000	#99
Kasamwa	27,681	#109

Cities near Katoro

Buseresere52,870 people · ~8 km away
Geita318,006 people · ~36 km away
Chato30,000 people · ~44 km away
Mhalamba25,000 people · ~47 km away
Ushirombo95,052 people · ~55 km away
Uyovu60,849 people · ~55 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Katoro?

Katoro has a population of 75,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Katoro in?

Katoro is located in Geita, Tanzania.

Is Katoro the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 550 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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