Chanika Population 2026

Chanika has a population of 30,905, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tanga. It is about 174× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,905

Rank in Tanzania

#94

Coordinates

5.42°S, 38.02°E

~673 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

266 km

165 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tanga

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Tanga	393,429	#9
Handeni	108,968	#33
Korogwe	62,032	#47
Lushoto	34,000	#86
Maramba	26,531	#113
Mazinde	20,534	#161
Matui	20,241	#163
Muheza	20,000	#165

Cities near Chanika

Handeni108,968 people · ~2 km away
Korogwe62,032 people · ~60 km away
Mazinde20,534 people · ~72 km away
Matui20,241 people · ~73 km away
Lushoto34,000 people · ~76 km away
Makuyuni15,516 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chanika?

Chanika has a population of 30,905 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Chanika in?

Chanika is located in Tanga, Tanzania.

Is Chanika the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 266 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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