Kibara Population 2026

Kibara has a population of 17,211, making it the #202 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mara. It is about 313× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,211

Rank in Tanzania

#202

Coordinates

2.15°S, 33.45°E

~1,149 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

514 km

319 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bunda	182,970	#24
Musoma	164,172	#25
Tarime	133,043	#29
Nansio	44,000	#65
Mugumu	29,000	#104
Sirari	25,000	#119
Muriti	20,254	#162
Matongo	20,000	#171

Cities near Kibara

Nansio44,000 people · ~44 km away
Bunda182,970 people · ~49 km away
Magu35,000 people · ~49 km away
Kihangara19,082 people · ~49 km away
Muriti20,254 people · ~62 km away
Kisesa30,000 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kibara?

Kibara has a population of 17,211 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #202 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kibara in?

Kibara is located in Mara, Tanzania.

Is Kibara the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 514 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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