Moshi Population 2026

Moshi has a population of 221,733, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kilimanjaro. Roughly 0.3% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

221,733

Rank in Tanzania

#19

Coordinates

3.35°S, 37.33°E

~854 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

360 km

224 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kilimanjaro

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Boma la Ngombe	37,538	#75
Same	34,322	#84
Usangi	21,000	#156
Hedaru	21,000	#158
Tarakea	18,000	#194
Lembeni	16,008	#216

Cities near Moshi

Boma la Ngombe37,538 people · ~20 km away
Kingori22,839 people · ~40 km away
Merelani50,000 people · ~46 km away
Tarakea18,000 people · ~47 km away
Mbuguni49,801 people · ~49 km away
Usa River21,000 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Moshi?

Moshi has a population of 221,733 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Moshi in?

Moshi is located in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Is Moshi the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 360 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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