Kigoma Population 2026

Kigoma has a population of 232,388, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kigoma. Roughly 0.3% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

232,388

Rank in Tanzania

#18

Coordinates

4.88°S, 29.63°E

~769 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

692 km

430 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kigoma

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Kasulu	238,321	#16
Nguruka	39,135	#72
Kibondo	28,666	#105
Kakonko	24,688	#126
Uvinza	24,650	#127
Mwandiga	16,822	#208

Cities near Kigoma

Mwandiga16,822 people · ~6 km away
Kasulu238,321 people · ~62 km away
Uvinza24,650 people · ~88 km away
Nguruka39,135 people · ~159 km away
Kibondo28,666 people · ~188 km away
Mpanda204,338 people · ~228 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kigoma?

Kigoma has a population of 232,388 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kigoma in?

Kigoma is located in Kigoma, Tanzania.

Is Kigoma the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 692 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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