Tabora Population 2026
Tabora has a population of 308,741, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tabora. Roughly 0.4% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
308,741
Rank in Tanzania
#11
Coordinates
5.02°S, 32.83°E
~1,191 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
347 km
215 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Tabora?
Tabora has a population of 308,741 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Tabora in?
Tabora is located in Tabora, Tanzania.
Is Tabora the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 347 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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