Kiwira Population 2026

Kiwira has a population of 21,342, making it the #154 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mbeya. It is about 252× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,342

Rank in Tanzania

#154

Coordinates

9.17°S, 33.54°E

~1,360 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

412 km

256 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mbeya

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mbeya	541,603	#6
Katumba	108,558	#34
Utengule	50,000	#53
Tukuyu	50,000	#54
Kyela	47,000	#59
Rujewa	42,013	#66
Matundasi	26,073	#115
Igurusi	25,000	#122

Cities near Kiwira

Katumba108,558 people · ~11 km away
Tukuyu50,000 people · ~15 km away
Mbeya541,603 people · ~32 km away
Utengule50,000 people · ~38 km away
Igurusi25,000 people · ~49 km away
Ipinda17,775 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kiwira?

Kiwira has a population of 21,342 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #154 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kiwira in?

Kiwira is located in Mbeya, Tanzania.

Is Kiwira the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 412 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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