Kilosa Population 2026

Kilosa has a population of 91,889, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Morogoro. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

91,889

Rank in Tanzania

#39

Coordinates

6.83°S, 36.98°E

~495 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

156 km

97 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Morogoro

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Morogoro	471,409	#7
Ifakara	205,843	#21
Geiro	40,000	#70
Dumila	40,000	#71
Kidatu	37,542	#74
Kidodi	35,953	#76
Mlimba	34,970	#80
Malinyi	27,041	#111

Cities near Kilosa

Mikumi20,000 people · ~63 km away
Dumila40,000 people · ~64 km away
Kibakwe19,526 people · ~69 km away
Morogoro471,409 people · ~75 km away
Mpwapwa30,000 people · ~77 km away
Geiro40,000 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kilosa?

Kilosa has a population of 91,889 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kilosa in?

Kilosa is located in Morogoro, Tanzania.

Is Kilosa the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 156 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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