Kibondo Population 2026

Kibondo has a population of 28,666, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kigoma. It is about 188× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,666

Rank in Tanzania

#105

Coordinates

3.59°S, 30.72°E

~1,505 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

626 km

389 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kigoma

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Kasulu	238,321	#16
Kigoma	232,388	#18
Nguruka	39,135	#72
Kakonko	24,688	#126
Uvinza	24,650	#127
Mwandiga	16,822	#208

Cities near Kibondo

Kakonko24,688 people · ~43 km away
Bugarama32,494 people · ~82 km away
Diobahika45,000 people · ~93 km away
Uyovu60,849 people · ~96 km away
Rulenge22,069 people · ~97 km away
Kabanga19,421 people · ~109 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kibondo?

Kibondo has a population of 28,666 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kibondo in?

Kibondo is located in Kigoma, Tanzania.

Is Kibondo the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 626 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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