Kiratu Population 2026

Kiratu has a population of 20,000, making it the #168 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Arusha. It is about 269× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,000

Rank in Tanzania

#168

Coordinates

3.33°S, 35.67°E

~1,541 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

316 km

196 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Arusha

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Arusha	617,631	#5
Merelani	50,000	#56
Mbuguni	49,801	#57
Kingori	22,839	#142
Usa River	21,000	#157
Makuyuni	20,000	#167
Mto wa Mbu	17,754	#198

Cities near Kiratu

Mto wa Mbu17,754 people · ~20 km away
Makuyuni20,000 people · ~54 km away
Mbulu45,384 people · ~59 km away
Magugu26,131 people · ~77 km away
Dongobesh18,864 people · ~87 km away
Babati67,445 people · ~99 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kiratu?

Kiratu has a population of 20,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #168 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kiratu in?

Kiratu is located in Arusha, Tanzania.

Is Kiratu the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 316 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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