Kishapu Population 2026

Kishapu has a population of 16,371, making it the #212 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Shinyanga. It is about 329× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,371

Rank in Tanzania

#212

Coordinates

3.62°S, 33.87°E

~1,169 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

352 km

219 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shinyanga

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Kahama	453,654	#8
Shinyanga	139,727	#28
Old Shinyanga	23,747	#133
Songwa	23,618	#136
Mwadui	23,296	#139
Tinde	22,082	#147
Mhango	21,553	#151
Isaka	21,094	#155

Cities near Kishapu

Lalago22,551 people · ~21 km away
Somanda33,932 people · ~29 km away
Mwadui23,296 people · ~31 km away
Songwa23,618 people · ~40 km away
Nyalikungu24,648 people · ~49 km away
Shinyanga139,727 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kishapu?

Kishapu has a population of 16,371 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #212 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kishapu in?

Kishapu is located in Shinyanga, Tanzania.

Is Kishapu the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 352 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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