Handeni Population 2026

Handeni has a population of 108,968, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tanga. Roughly 0.2% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

108,968

Rank in Tanzania

#33

Coordinates

5.43°S, 38.02°E

~642 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

265 km

165 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tanga

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Tanga	393,429	#9
Korogwe	62,032	#47
Lushoto	34,000	#86
Chanika	30,905	#94
Maramba	26,531	#113
Mazinde	20,534	#161
Matui	20,241	#163
Muheza	20,000	#165

Cities near Handeni

Chanika30,905 people · ~2 km away
Korogwe62,032 people · ~61 km away
Mazinde20,534 people · ~74 km away
Matui20,241 people · ~75 km away
Lushoto34,000 people · ~78 km away
Makuyuni15,516 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Handeni?

Handeni has a population of 108,968 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Handeni in?

Handeni is located in Tanga, Tanzania.

Is Handeni the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 265 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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