Kilindoni Population 2026

Kilindoni has a population of 23,426, making it the #138 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Pwani. It is about 230× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,426

Rank in Tanzania

#138

Coordinates

7.91°S, 39.66°E

~33 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

474 km

294 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Pwani

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Kibaha	265,360	#14
Bagamoyo	82,426	#42
Vikindu	70,000	#45
Ikwiriri	45,000	#61
Mwandege	45,000	#64
Mapinga	40,000	#69
Chalinze	34,335	#83
Mvomero	31,324	#93

Cities near Kilindoni

Bungu27,873 people · ~73 km away
Ikwiriri45,000 people · ~76 km away
Kibiti30,163 people · ~83 km away
Mkuranga28,037 people · ~102 km away
Vikindu70,000 people · ~109 km away
Mwandege45,000 people · ~112 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kilindoni?

Kilindoni has a population of 23,426 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #138 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kilindoni in?

Kilindoni is located in Pwani, Tanzania.

Is Kilindoni the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 474 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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