Tarime Population 2026

Tarime has a population of 133,043, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mara. Roughly 0.2% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

133,043

Rank in Tanzania

#29

Coordinates

1.35°S, 34.37°E

~1,398 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

557 km

346 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bunda	182,970	#24
Musoma	164,172	#25
Nansio	44,000	#65
Mugumu	29,000	#104
Sirari	25,000	#119
Muriti	20,254	#162
Matongo	20,000	#171
Shirati	18,904	#183

Cities near Tarime

Sirari25,000 people · ~16 km away
Matongo20,000 people · ~22 km away
Shirati18,904 people · ~49 km away
Butiama16,376 people · ~64 km away
Musoma164,172 people · ~65 km away
Mugumu29,000 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tarime?

Tarime has a population of 133,043 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Tarime in?

Tarime is located in Mara, Tanzania.

Is Tarime the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 557 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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