Lalago Population 2026

Lalago has a population of 22,551, making it the #145 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Simiyu. It is about 239× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,551

Rank in Tanzania

#145

Coordinates

3.45°S, 33.95°E

~1,176 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

362 km

225 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Simiyu

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Bariadi	260,927	#15
Somanda	33,932	#87
Kisesa	29,804	#100
Shanwa	28,000	#107
Nyalikungu	24,648	#128
Maswa	22,025	#149
Mwanhuzi	21,664	#150
Nyakabindi	18,428	#191

Cities near Lalago

Somanda33,932 people · ~9 km away
Kishapu16,371 people · ~21 km away
Nyalikungu24,648 people · ~35 km away
Shanwa28,000 people · ~38 km away
Mwadui23,296 people · ~40 km away
Mwanhuzi21,664 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lalago?

Lalago has a population of 22,551 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #145 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Lalago in?

Lalago is located in Simiyu, Tanzania.

Is Lalago the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 362 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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