Sirari Population 2026

Sirari has a population of 25,000, making it the #119 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mara. It is about 215× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,000

Rank in Tanzania

#119

Coordinates

1.25°S, 34.48°E

~1,679 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

565 km

351 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
Muriti	20,254	#162
Matongo	20,000	#171
Shirati	18,904	#183

Cities near Sirari

Tarime133,043 people · ~16 km away
Matongo20,000 people · ~24 km away
Shirati18,904 people · ~56 km away
Mugumu29,000 people · ~71 km away
Musoma164,172 people · ~80 km away
Butiama16,376 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sirari?

Sirari has a population of 25,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #119 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Sirari in?

Sirari is located in Mara, Tanzania.

Is Sirari the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 565 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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