Shirati Population 2026

Shirati has a population of 18,904, making it the #183 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mara. It is about 285× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,904

Rank in Tanzania

#183

Coordinates

1.13°S, 33.98°E

~1,134 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

593 km

368 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bunda	182,970	#24
Musoma	164,172	#25
Tarime	133,043	#29
Nansio	44,000	#65
Mugumu	29,000	#104
Sirari	25,000	#119
Muriti	20,254	#162
Matongo	20,000	#171

Cities near Shirati

Musoma164,172 people · ~46 km away
Tarime133,043 people · ~49 km away
Sirari25,000 people · ~56 km away
Butiama16,376 people · ~70 km away
Matongo20,000 people · ~71 km away
Nyamuswa16,507 people · ~85 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shirati?

Shirati has a population of 18,904 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #183 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Shirati in?

Shirati is located in Mara, Tanzania.

Is Shirati the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 593 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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