Lukuledi Population 2026

Lukuledi has a population of 29,699, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Mtwara. It is about 181× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,699

Rank in Tanzania

#101

Coordinates

10.57°S, 38.80°E

~339 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

593 km

368 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mtwara

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Mtwara	140,793	#27
Masasi	89,700	#40
Newala Kisimani	38,099	#73
Newala	34,862	#82
Luchingu	25,145	#118
Nangomba	23,028	#140
Tandahimba	20,000	#169
Nanyamba	19,555	#175

Cities near Lukuledi

Masasi89,700 people · ~17 km away
Nachingwea21,000 people · ~22 km away
Nanganga17,468 people · ~43 km away
Nangomba23,028 people · ~49 km away
Ruangwa20,000 people · ~57 km away
Nyangao16,343 people · ~59 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lukuledi?

Lukuledi has a population of 29,699 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Lukuledi in?

Lukuledi is located in Mtwara, Tanzania.

Is Lukuledi the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 593 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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