Isaka Population 2026

Isaka has a population of 21,094, making it the #155 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Shinyanga. It is about 255× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,094

Rank in Tanzania

#155

Coordinates

3.90°S, 32.93°E

~1,201 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

401 km

249 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shinyanga

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Kahama	453,654	#8
Shinyanga	139,727	#28
Old Shinyanga	23,747	#133
Songwa	23,618	#136
Mwadui	23,296	#139
Tinde	22,082	#147
Mhango	21,553	#151
Kishapu	16,371	#212

Cities near Isaka

Tinde22,082 people · ~30 km away
Kahama453,654 people · ~38 km away
Nzega125,193 people · ~45 km away
Shinyanga139,727 people · ~60 km away
Old Shinyanga23,747 people · ~65 km away
Mhango21,553 people · ~69 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Isaka?

Isaka has a population of 21,094 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #155 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Isaka in?

Isaka is located in Shinyanga, Tanzania.

Is Isaka the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 401 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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