Kibaigwa Population 2026

Kibaigwa has a population of 50,054, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Dodoma. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 108× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,054

Rank in Tanzania

#52

Coordinates

6.08°S, 36.65°E

~1,186 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

101 km

63 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Dodoma

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Dodoma	765,179	#3
Kondoa	80,443	#43
Mpwapwa	30,000	#97
Kibakwe	19,526	#176

Cities near Kibaigwa

Geiro40,000 people · ~26 km away
Mpwapwa30,000 people · ~35 km away
Kibakwe19,526 people · ~77 km away
Dumila40,000 people · ~84 km away
Lubata18,000 people · ~89 km away
Kilosa91,889 people · ~92 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kibaigwa?

Kibaigwa has a population of 50,054 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kibaigwa in?

Kibaigwa is located in Dodoma, Tanzania.

Is Kibaigwa the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 101 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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