Kibaha Population 2026

Kibaha has a population of 265,360, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Pwani. Roughly 0.4% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

265,360

Rank in Tanzania

#14

Coordinates

6.77°S, 38.92°E

~154 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

357 km

222 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Pwani

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bagamoyo	82,426	#42
Vikindu	70,000	#45
Ikwiriri	45,000	#61
Mwandege	45,000	#64
Mapinga	40,000	#69
Chalinze	34,335	#83
Mvomero	31,324	#93
Kibiti	30,163	#96

Cities near Kibaha

Mlandizi29,394 people · ~22 km away
Mapinga40,000 people · ~25 km away
Bagamoyo82,426 people · ~36 km away
Dar es Salaam5,383,728 people · ~39 km away
Mwandege45,000 people · ~47 km away
Vikindu70,000 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kibaha?

Kibaha has a population of 265,360 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kibaha in?

Kibaha is located in Pwani, Tanzania.

Is Kibaha the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 357 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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