Korogwe Population 2026

Korogwe has a population of 62,032, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Tanga. Roughly 0.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 87× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

62,032

Rank in Tanzania

#47

Coordinates

5.15°S, 38.48°E

~309 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

324 km

201 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tanga

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Tanga	393,429	#9
Handeni	108,968	#33
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 Korogwe

Maramba26,531 people · ~18 km away
Muheza20,000 people · ~33 km away
Lushoto34,000 people · ~46 km away
Matui20,241 people · ~47 km away
Mazinde20,534 people · ~49 km away
Mlalo15,576 people · ~55 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Korogwe?

Korogwe has a population of 62,032 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Korogwe in?

Korogwe is located in Tanga, Tanzania.

Is Korogwe the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 324 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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