Kitama Population 2026
Kitama has a population of 16,232, making it the #215 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mtwara. It is about 332× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,232
Rank in Tanzania
#215
Coordinates
10.72°S, 39.73°E
~264 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
669 km
415 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mtwara
| City | Population | Rank in Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Mtwara | 140,793 | #27 |
| Masasi | 89,700 | #40 |
| Newala Kisimani | 38,099 | #73 |
| Newala | 34,862 | #82 |
| Lukuledi | 29,699 | #101 |
| Luchingu | 25,145 | #118 |
| Nangomba | 23,028 | #140 |
| Tandahimba | 20,000 | #169 |
Cities near Kitama
- Tandahimba20,000 people · ~12 km away
- Nanyamba19,555 people · ~12 km away
- Luchingu25,145 people · ~48 km away
- Newala34,862 people · ~53 km away
- Newala Kisimani38,099 people · ~56 km away
- Nyangao16,343 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kitama?
Kitama has a population of 16,232 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #215 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Kitama in?
Kitama is located in Mtwara, Tanzania.
Is Kitama the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 669 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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