Kadoma Population 2026

Kadoma has a population of 117,381, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, located in Mashonaland West. Roughly 0.7% of Zimbabwe's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Harare, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kadoma (capital Harare shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

117,381

Rank in Zimbabwe

Coordinates

18.33°S, 29.92°E

~1,176 m elevation · Africa/Harare

Distance to capital (Harare)

133 km

83 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mashonaland West

City	Population	Rank in Zimbabwe
Chinhoyi	90,800	#9
Norton	87,039	#11
Chegutu	65,800	#13
Karoi	37,564	#21
Kariba	27,600	#25
Harare Western Suburbs	15,556	#29

Cities near Kadoma

Chegutu65,800 people · ~33 km away
Kwekwe119,863 people · ~67 km away
Redcliff41,526 people · ~79 km away
Norton87,039 people · ~97 km away
Gokwe33,073 people · ~105 km away
Chinhoyi90,800 people · ~112 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kadoma?

Kadoma has a population of 117,381 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Zimbabwe.

What region is Kadoma in?

Kadoma is located in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe.

Is Kadoma the capital of Zimbabwe?

No, the capital of Zimbabwe is Harare, about 133 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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