Kibakwe Population 2026

Kibakwe has a population of 19,526, making it the #176 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Dodoma. It is about 276× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,526

Rank in Tanzania

#176

Coordinates

6.72°S, 36.37°E

~1,133 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

92 km

57 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Dodoma

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Dodoma	765,179	#3
Kondoa	80,443	#43
Kibaigwa	50,054	#52
Mpwapwa	30,000	#97

Cities near Kibakwe

Mpwapwa30,000 people · ~43 km away
Kilosa91,889 people · ~69 km away
Kibaigwa50,054 people · ~77 km away
Geiro40,000 people · ~84 km away
Izazi18,010 people · ~88 km away
Dodoma765,179 people · ~92 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kibakwe?

Kibakwe has a population of 19,526 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #176 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kibakwe in?

Kibakwe is located in Dodoma, Tanzania.

Is Kibakwe the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 92 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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