Dar es Salaam Population 2026
Dar es Salaam has a population of 5,383,728, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Dar es Salaam Region. Roughly 7.4% of Tanzania's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
5,383,728
Rank in Tanzania
#1
Coordinates
6.82°S, 39.27°E
~24 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Distance to capital (Dodoma)
397 km
247 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Dar es Salaam?
Dar es Salaam has a population of 5,383,728 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Tanzania.
What region is Dar es Salaam in?
Dar es Salaam is located in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania.
Is Dar es Salaam the capital of Tanzania?
No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 397 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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