Kisesa Population 2026

Kisesa has a population of 30,000, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mwanza. It is about 179× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,000

Rank in Tanzania

#98

Coordinates

2.55°S, 33.03°E

~1,306 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

502 km

312 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mwanza

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mwanza	1,104,521	#2
Sengerema	110,000	#32
Misungwi	35,530	#78
Magu	35,000	#79
Ngudu	32,446	#91
Kihangara	19,082	#181
Usagara	15,514	#220

Cities near Kisesa

Mwanza1,104,521 people · ~15 km away
Usagara15,514 people · ~15 km away
Misungwi35,530 people · ~34 km away
Kihangara19,082 people · ~35 km away
Sengerema110,000 people · ~45 km away
Magu35,000 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kisesa?

Kisesa has a population of 30,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kisesa in?

Kisesa is located in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Is Kisesa the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 502 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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